Kerala needs our help

Hello Everybody,

Kerala - a south Indian state is facing one of the worst floods seen in about a century. In 2 days, more than 100 people have lost their lives. Non-stop heavy rains have caused havoc throughout Kerala. Houses are completely under water, people are left stranded with no food, no water and no electricity. Lives are lost due to landslides.

Please pray for the people of Kerala as they go through this disastrous situation.

If you can please donate money to the disaster relief fund. There is an urgent need for food, water, medicines etc at various rescue camps all throughout Kerala.

To make donations visit http://www.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in

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