INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
in the Middle East is extending help and support to those hit by the devastating floods in the state.The Kerala Samajam, Bahrain, will send
Palakkad Malayalee group in Bahrain raised Rs
2 lakh in one day.In Kuwait, Kiran Abraham, who works in the private sector, said there has been a huge interest in collecting funds and
materials and this was happening in offices and various organisations.In Oman too, Keralites were raising funds and people were said to be
donating liberally."We have got support not just from Keralites but even from other Indians
Even Arab nationals have come and given their contribution
Those who are leading the drive will make the decision and send it to the desired places," said a Keralaite who hails from Kottayam.In the
UAE also, the response to funds and other help has been overwhelming, said a Malayalee residing in that country.Meanwhile, several clubs and
organisations in these countries have called off their Onam celebrations in solidarity with the dead and the suffering in Kerala, which is
battling the worst flood disaster since 1924.(Kerala has to rebuild itself after the worst floods in over a century
Hundreds have died and lakhs are homeless
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