Rostourism has called on tour operators selling tours to India to warn Russians about the unfavorable situation in the state of Kerala and to be understanding of tourists' refusal to travel.
The agency also recommends that travelers planning to visit in the near future time to visit the Indian state of Kerala, take into account the situation and take a balanced approach to making a decision about the trip.
According to media reports, India is experiencing one of the most devastating floods in the last 100 years. As a result of heavy rainfall that began in mid-August and lasted for about two weeks, many regions were flooded, thousands of buildings and structures were submerged.
The state of Kerala has been hit the hardest by the floods, with at least 400 people killed in the monsoon. Hundreds are missing and millions have been evacuated from the disaster zone. Another 600 people have died in other states, including West Bengal, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Assam. The floods have triggered landslides that have destroyed hundreds of buildings and structures, and infrastructure, including transport, has been destroyed. There are problems with electricity in towns and villages in the state, and there is a shortage of drinking water.
The international airport in the city of Cochin is not working. Its opening is scheduled for Wednesday, August 29. However, experts note that the air harbor was badly damaged by flooding. It was built on rice fields, near one of the 12 rivers of the state.
At present, the Indian Metrological Service notes a drop in water levels. The authorities have yet to assess the economic damage caused by the disaster.
Source: news.turizm.ru
