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Kerala is facing its worst flood situation in nearly a century that has left over 170 dead since August 8. As the situation worsens, people made desperate calls for help on social media to receive aid from emergency forces. The rescue operations, being carried out by all three wings of the Indian armed forces – Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force – along with NDRF and other agencies, have been fairly widespread – yet it seems a race against time.
Putting their own lives at risk, many rescue workers are being hailed online and photos and videos of the relief work have made people emotional. While Netizens are dismayed seeing the destruction, they are grateful to the heroes saving lives.
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Here are some of photos and videos from the rescue operations by our defence forces, who are working tirelessly to save lives.
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On Saturday, PM Narendra Modi visited Kerala to access the situation and announced a financial assistance of Rs 500 crore to the flood-ravaged state. Earlier, a help of Rs 100 crore was announced by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
