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Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for the state, will conduct aerial survey on Saturday morning.

As Kerala continues to reel under floods and heavy rain, rescue efforts were intensified across several towns and people were being evacuated in groups. More helicopters are expected to arrive in the state on Saturday for rescue operations, Malayala Manorama reported.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said at least 324 people have died in the state since May 29. He added that 136 people have died in the last two days in rain-related incidents. Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Alappuzha and Thrissur are the worst-affected districts. Water levels in many rivers including the Periyar river have risen, inundating several towns.

The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rain in isolated places across the state over the weekend. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the state on Friday, and conduct an aerial survey of flood-affected regions the following morning.

Many people are trying to use social media to spread information and link people to those who can help them. Users are posting messages with the hashtag #KeralaFloods to coordinate their operations. Those in need of help can also log on to keralarescue.in. Here’s other ways to help the flood victims.