Kerala govt needs medical teams, field hospitals NOW
August 23, 2018  17:29
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The Kerala government has requested for additional medical teams and setting up of field hospitals. Army is moving medical assets in addition to the 12 teams already deployed. Total of approximately 3000 people have received medical aid till now.


Landslips and heavy rains unleashed in Kerala forests causing flooding in downstream did not have any major impact on its precious wildlife including elephants, tigers and leopards, a top state forest official said today. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests P K Kesavan said generally animals have got a "strong sixth sense" and they become "alert" at the time of any unusual changes in the nature helping them escape to safety at the time of its fury. "As of now, no serious issues," Kesavan told PTI.


Image: The Indian Army is moving medical assets in addition to the 12 teams already deployed to Kerala. A total of approximately 3000 people have received medical aid till now. Picture courtesy: @adgpi
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