Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 6 -- The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday approved an ex gratia of Rs.8 lakh for the families of those killed in the recent floods and landslides and Rs.12 lakh for families that lost their homes and land in the disaster.

Chief minister V D Satheesan announced the decisions after a cabinet meeting in Thiruvananthapuram.

At least 26 people were killed in the rain-related incidents, while more than 27,000 displaced people are staying in 462 relief camps, mostly in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Alappuzha districts.

The government will provide Rs.10,000 to the families of the deceased to conduct last rites. Families whose homes were inundated by floodwaters will also receive Rs.10,000 to undertake cleaning and restoratio...