Kochi: All mobile operators have offered free data and SMS facility from yesterday, it said.
With a view to improve telephone connectivity, the Department of Telecom has enabled intra-circle roaming which will enable subscribers of one service provider to access mobile towers of other service providers.
All the operators have offered free data and SMS facility from yesterday. Mobile towers called ‘Cellular on Wheels’ are also being deployed to ensure that no block remains unconnected.
The Ministry of Health has readied emergency medicines and medical teams for deployment as soon as flood waters recede. The Cabinet Secretary directed that there should be proper coordination and distribution of relief materials which are being offered by various state governments and other agencies.
The Chief Secretary of Kerala, while appreciating timely central assistance, informed that there was some respite from the rainfall and water level in the dam reservoirs had stabilised.
As per the weather department forecast, rainfall is expected to recede further barring in one or two districts.
