Kerala has been in my list of places I want to visit someday for as long as I can remember. The green lush hills of Munnar and the beautiful backwaters. Today, Kerala needs your help. It is reeling with one of the worst flooding disasters seen in the country. The death toll has risen to 79 and is on the rise at the moment. It is the second worst flood in India has seen after 1924.
Shutters of 27 Dams have been opened in the state for the first time. 41 rivers out of 44 are flowing at a level past the red mark. The beautiful Munnar is submerged under the flood waters. 10 out of 14 districts are severely affected. Preliminary estimates a loss of Rs. 8316 crores.
People have left their homes, belongings and everything they earned over the years to move to a safer rehabilitation camp. Kerala is in need of our help. It’s my kind request to you to generously donate to the Chief Minister’s relief fund. No matter how small the amount is, it makes a difference. Southern Railways and Kochi Metro have suspended their operations in flood-hit Kerala.
People who have been rescued from Pathanamthitta and evacuated to Thiruvananthapuram have been accommodated at Chala Boys High School, Thiruvananthapuram. pic.twitter.com/I2pCLigMJt
— CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) August 16, 2018
Online Donation Form: Donation portal
All contributions towards CMDRF (Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund) are exempted from Income Tax under section 80(G). Donations are accepted via UPI mobile app like BHIM, Paytm, Tez and Phonepe.
Other Donation Options ( as seen on the donation portal )
BANK TRANSFER
Bank : State Bank of India (SBI)
Account Number : 67319948232
Branch : City Branch, Thiruvananthapuram
IFSC : SBIN0070028
PAN: AAAGD0584M
Account Type: Savings
SWIFT CODE : SBININBBT08
Name of Donee:
Chief Ministers Distress Relief Fund
Address :Govt of Kerala
District: Thiruvananthapuram
State Kerala
Pin 695001
CHEQUE/ DEMAND DRAFT
The Principal Secretary (Finance), Treasurer,
Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund,
Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram – 695001
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