Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday announced a series of relief measures for families affected by the ongoing monsoon, including enhanced compensation for those who lost their lives, houses and property in rain-related disasters. The highest number of relief camps are in Pathanamthitta (157), Kottayam (154) and Alappuzha (81), while the remaining districts have fewer than 10 camps each. The chief minister also said crop damage has been reported in 1,882 hectares of farmland, affecting 23,537 farmers. "The Cabinet approved a compensation package of Rs 8 lakh for the families of those who died in the disaster. The amount includes Rs 4 lakh from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), Rs 2 lakh from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) and Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF)," Satheesan said.