Modi speaks to Vijayan over Kerala rains

Modi told him that the Centre stood firmly behind Kerala and ready to provide any assistance. "Centre stands firmly with the people of Kerala and is ready to provide any assistance needed," he tweeted.

migrator|15 Aug 2018 9:07 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today over the flood situation in the state.

Rains in the state have claimed 47 lives, officials said, adding that a red alert had been sounded in 12 of the 14 districts.

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