Kerala CM urges Centre to ensure assistance to Indians affected by rains in UAE
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday urged the External Affairs Ministry to ensure a mechanism for extending assistance to Indians who need support due to heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
In a post on 'X', the chief minister also extended sincere gratitude to the Malayali expatriates involved in rescue efforts in the Gulf nation, with which Kerala shares warm ties.
"Heavy rains in Gulf countries are a serious concern. A year's worth of rain fell in a day in UAE, highlighting the urgent need for assistance. We request @MEAIndia to urgently ensure a mechanism to support Indians who are in hardship.
"Kerala and the Gulf share warm ties, and we extend our sincere gratitude to all Malayali expatriates involved in rescue efforts," he said.
The UAE was hit by heavy rainfall on Tuesday, disrupting normal lives and flooding the Dubai International Airport.
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Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by four wickets in IPL
Lucknow, Apr 30: Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by four wickets in the IPL here on Tuesday.
Mumbai Indians posted 144 for 7 with Nehal Wadhera scoring 46. Tim David and Ishan Kishan made 35 not out and 32 respectively.
For LSG, Mohsin Khan took two wickets while Marcus Stoinis, Mayank Yadav, Naveen-ul-Haq and Ravi Bishnoi got one each.
LSG chased down the modest target in 19.2 overs thanks to Marcus Stoinis (62 off 45).
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indians: 144 for 7 in 20 overs (Nehal Wadhera 46, Tim David 35 not out; Mohsin Khan 2/36).
LSG: 145/6 in 19.2 overs (Marcus Stoinis 62; Hardik Pandya 2/26).
