Rain havoc: Keralam Cabinet announces financial assistance to kin of deceased
The Kerala Cabinet has announced financial aid for families affected by recent fatal rainfall incidents and plans to launch a new road safety campaign. Additionally, the state is preparing for 'Festival Kerala' to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
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This reflects state-level disaster management response and cultural promotion efforts in India.
The Keralam Cabinet on Wednesday decided to sanction ₹8 lakh each as financial assistance to the kin of people who lost their lives in the recent rainfall-related incidents in the State.
In all, nine people had lost their lives, while one person is still missing, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said after the weekly Cabinet meeting. Five people had lost their lives in flash floods in Malappuram district, while one individual has been reported missing. Two people each had died in Idukki and Kottayam district, the Chief Minister said.
The State government will soon launch a ‘Road Safety Campaign’ aimed at “significantly reducing” road accidents, Mr. Satheesan said, observing that Keralam is witnessing an alarming rise in their incidence, he said. The Cabinet cleared the proposal on Wednesday.
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