Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit flood-hit Kerala today
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IBNS): Hours before he is scheduled to visit Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the flood situation in the state.
"Had a telephone conversation with Kerala CM Shri Pinarayi Vijayan just now. We discussed the flood situation across the state and reviewed rescue operations. Later this evening, I will be heading to Kerala to take stock of the unfortunate situation due to flooding. @CMOKerala," Modi tweeted.
Modi is expected to perform an aerial survey of the flood ravaged areas of the state on Saturday.
At least 94 people have so far lost their lives as Kerala has been ravaged by flood and torrential rain-triggered landslides since Aug 8.
Air, rail and road traffic have been badly hit in large parts of the state due to rains.
Recently, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh visited the southern state and carried out an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas.
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