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PM Modi has agreed to help Kerala: Rahul Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that the Centre would provide assistance to the Kerala State authorities to deal with flood situations.

Rahul Gandhi attending a review meeting at the Malappuram collectorate

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Published : Aug 12, 2019, 4:40 AM IST

Updated : Aug 12, 2019, 4:49 AM IST

Kozhikode(Kerala): Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said here on Sunday that he had approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek his help for flood-hit Kerala.

Gandhi arrived here on way to Wayanad, his Lok Sabha constituency, which has been badly hit by flood. He will tour the Wayanad district on Monday, before returning to Delhi.

"It's a tragedy and all must help Kerala. I have spoken to the Prime Minister to seek help. He has agreed to help," said Gandhi soon after attending a review meeting at the Malappuram collectorate.

Wayanad has been hit hard with 18 deaths due to rain and flood, and displacement of over 40,000 people to more than 203 relief camps.

Gandhi also visited a relief camp at Malappuram and Kavalapara, where over 50 people are feared to be trapped under the mudslide. Rescue operations are on.

Also Read:Kerala Floods LIVE: Death toll hits 72; over 2.54 lakh in camps

Last Updated : Aug 12, 2019, 4:49 AM IST

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