Free ration for rain-affected

KANNUR: Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said the district administration will provide one month’s free ration to families affected by the heavy rains in Kannur and Kozhikode districts. An amount of Rs 3 lakhs would be given to those who have lost houses. Visiting the flood affected areas, he said aid will be given to those whose shops have been damaged.

Rs 5000 would be given in place of 1500 as emergency aid announced by the district collector. Those who have obtained the amount will be given the remaining amount of Rs 3500.