Tiruchirappalli, Aug. 10 -- Volunteers and several voluntary organisations in Tiruchirappalli launched a collection drive to provide essential supplies to people affected by heavy rains and floods in Keralam. The supplies are for flood-hit families and those staying in relief camps.

The relief effort comes as Keralam continues to deal with the impact of heavy monsoon rainfall that has caused flooding and waterlogging in several parts of the state. Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam have been among the worst-affected areas. The continuous rain has also disrupted road connectivity and affected normal life in low-lying areas. More than 7,000 people from these areas have been moved to relief camps, according to the volunteers involved in...