UAE forms a National Emergency Committee to provide aid to Kerala

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President of UAE HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the formation of a national emergency committee to provide relief assistance to people affected by devastating rain and floods in Kerala.

According to the President’s instructions, the committee will be chaired by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) and include representatives from the UAE’s humanitarian organisations.

The committee will also seek the help of dignitaries of the Indian resident community.

In a series of tweet, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai said that the people of Kerala have always been and are still part of our success story in the UAE.

“We have a special responsibility to help and support those affected, especially during this holy and blessed days,” the tweet says.

The southern state of India has been witnessing the worst flood situation in the history, claiming more than 160 lives so far. The estimated damage is around Rs 20,000 crores.

Most of the northern part of the state is still under water. Rescue operations are going on with the help of air force, army and the navy forces. Local people and voluntary organizations are also taking part in the rescue operations.