India – Kerala Floods (DG ECHO, National Authorities, Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 9 November 2018)
Following the Southwest Monsoon season (25 May - 21 October this year) heavy rains triggered floods in Kerala State (India), resulting in casualties and damage.
According to the national authorities, as of 6 November, the death toll stands at 504, 3.4 million people were displaced in 12 300 relief camps, more then 110 000 houses were damaged and 23 million people affected.
DG ECHO allocated EUR 1.2 million for humanitarian assistance to help the most vulnerable communities affected by the flooding and landslides.