The situation at Kerala is only worsening. Although the people got some respite from rain on Monday, the state faces a huge task of rehabilitation. The rescue operations are on, and thousands of flood-affected people have been saved by different agencies so far. The spirit of humanity stands still. As the nation unites, a number of funds and donations are being raised through social media for the Keralites. Chengannur turned grim, number of people remain stranded in their homes awaiting rescue. A recent heart-warming pic shared by former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif is going viral. People bows to fishermen thanking them for saving their lives. Kerala Battles With Flood & Rumours Too! Special Classes for Kannur School Children to Tackle Fake News. 

Last week, a distress message by Chengannur MLA Saji Cheriyan highlighted the palpable fear of being ignored in the mammoth rescue effort. Hearing the plea, the rescue operations using helicopter are undergoing. Meanwhile, commoners as far as they can are reaching out to help the flood-affected.

People of Changannur in Kerala bowing to the fishermen.

We do not certify the authenticity of the above pictures, and it remains uncertain if the people of Chengannur are bowing to thank the fishermen. According to one of the commentators on Twitter, it is suggested that both the parties are engaged in a mutual prayer for the security of the state from the natural disaster. Notwithstanding, the fisherman deserves much respect for showing their generosity to help the people stranded across many districts of the state. Kerala Floods Declared as 'Calamity of Severe Nature' by Centre. 

Quoting media reports, the monstrous flood has so far caused 215 deaths; about 10.28 lakh residents are staying in 3,270 relief camps. Parts of Chengannur continues to be inundated, and Air Force officers are deployed to the area connecting with the civil administration to project the requirements of the people. Hundreds of people are still trapped in various locations.

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