THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government has approved funds to help districts and local bodies prepare for the monsoon season. The decision is to prevent and respond quickly to any disaster caused by heavy rains and flooding.
According to an order from the disaster management department, Rs 1 crore has been sanctioned to each district collector from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Out of this, up to Rs 25 lakh can be used at the collector’s discretion for urgent preparedness or relief work.
