Kerala Rains

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In a separate rain-related incident on Saturday, a man and a woman--both 30-years old-- died as their car was swept away in the flood waters in Kanjar in Idukki district. (AFP)

Kerala rains: Death toll mounted to 21

IMD predicted the intense spell of rainfall activity over Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and Puducherry is likely to reduce from today

17 Oct 2021 12:04 PM

Sea incursion was reported in various districts. (Photo: File/PTI)

Heavy rains in Kerala, yellow alert sounded in 11 districts

Uprooting of trees and water-logging of low-lying areas were also reported across the state

26 May 2021 4:47 PM

The IMD also declared an Orange alert in various districts from August 6 to 9, includingin Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kasargod, Alapuzha, Idukki, Ernakkulam, Kannur and Thrissur districts. (Representational Image)

As heavy rain hits Kerala, red alert issued in 3 districts

'These districts are likely to get extremely heavy rainfall of over 240 mm in 24 hours and may experience landslides,' an IMD release said.

06 Aug 2019 8:27 AM

Even though the intensity of rains has reduced, coastal areas of the state continue to bore the brunt of the rough sea. (Representational Image)

4 killed, 3 missing as rain lashes Kerala; red alert in many districts

The weatherman has also issued orange alert in Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Malappuram till July 25.

22 Jul 2019 11:55 AM

CM Vijayan briefed Singh about the prevailing situation in Kerala and the steps taken by his government to bring back normalcy in the state. (Photo: File)

Flood-hit Kerala still awaits relief funds, CM requests Rajnath to expedite release

At least 488 people have died in Kerala due to the rains and floods this monsoon, which hit 14 districts of the state.

26 Sep 2018 4:53 PM

Kerala CMO has also instructed the State Disaster Management Authority and district authorities to be on alert and take necessary precautions. (Photo: File | PTI)

5 Kerala districts put on yellow alert, heavy rainfall expected over next 2 days

Yellow alert issued for Idukki and Wayanad districts for both Sept 25 and 26. Heavy rainfall between 64.4mm to 124.4mm has been predicted.

24 Sep 2018 12:35 PM

The Chief Minister, who had left for the US for medical treatment at Mayo Clinic on September 2, is expected to be back in Kerala on September 24. (Photo: Twitter | @CMOKerala)

Kerala CM reaches out to Malyalees in US, appeals for funds to rebuild state

Vijayan made the appeal at his first public function in New York early Friday after completion of his medical treatment.

21 Sep 2018 7:27 PM

Kerala CM earlier demanded Rs 2,000 crore on an immediate-basis from the Centre, while pegging losses at around Rs 20,000 crore. (Photo: File)

Use gold from prominent Kerala temples to rebuild flood-hit state: BJP MP

The North West Delhi MP has urged the public to make this demand.

13 Sep 2018 8:12 AM

CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the rice price should not be deducted from the National Disaster Relief Fund. (Photo: PTI)

Make additional rice available free of cost to Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan to PM Modi

Kerala had sought 1.18 lakh tonnes of rice free of cost from the centre for being distributed to those affected by the deluge.

02 Sep 2018 8:50 AM

. As schools reopened today, teachers welcomed children by singing songs. (Photo: File)

Schools, colleges re-open after flood mayhem in Kerala

Schools and colleges were also cleaned up and sanitised as flood waters had entered them, destroying books and furniture.

29 Aug 2018 2:55 PM

Torrential downpours began hammering Kerala on August 8, setting off devastating floods that left more than 200 people dead and sent more than 800,000 fleeing for dry land. (Photo: AP)

Flood-ravaged Kerala's wait for full financial aid from Centre could be long

An official said the whole exercise normally takes 3 to 6 months and hence the final package comes late.

26 Aug 2018 12:46 PM

In Kerala, all 35 of the state's major reservoirs were brimming with rain water by August 10, forcing local authorities to open the sluice gates on the Idukki Dam for the first time in 26 years. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala floods match climate change predictions, worse to come

'If we continue with current levels of emissions - which is not unlikely - we will have unmanageable risks,' says scientist.

25 Aug 2018 9:03 AM

The chief minister said the state was facing the biggest calamity in 100 years and preliminary estimate of losses comes around Rs 20,000 crore. (Photo: File | PTI)

Treat Kerala on different yardstick for flood relief aid: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

In support, he said the state was densely populated and had good infrastructure facilities like roads, communication network and hospitals.

24 Aug 2018 5:01 PM

The Kerala government also sought the constitution of a Management committee to manage the day-to-day operations of the Mullaperiyar Dam. (Photo: File)

Kerala floods caused due to sudden water release from Mullaperiyar Dam: Govt to SC

Kerala govt said that in wake of prior alerts it had requested Tamil Nadu controlled release of water from the Mullaperiyar Dam.

23 Aug 2018 9:10 PM

Kochi airport was shut down after it was flooded due to incessant rains. (Photo: File | ANI)

Kochi airport to reopen on Aug 29, Navy ends rescue ops in Kerala

CIAL extended the date since 90 pc of the airport staffers were badly hit due to the devastating floods in the region.

22 Aug 2018 8:27 PM

Another contributing factor to the heavy rains along the southwest coast of India is the Western Ghats, NASA said in a statement. (Photo: Video screengrab)

NASA satellite video estimates heavy rains behind Kerala floods

Rainfall accumulations from August 13 to 20, 2018 showed two bands of heavy rain across India.

22 Aug 2018 6:58 PM

'The biggest heroes are fishermen, they came in 600 boats and rescued people,' said Tourism Minister KJ Alphons. (Photo: File | AP)

Local boatmen 'biggest heroes' of rescues in flood-hit Kerala

Rescue officials and flood victims said the unsung heroes of the massive relief operation were fishermen and local people with boats.

22 Aug 2018 4:58 PM

A person who offers space will simply add his/her location and contact number to the website to help a victim reach him. (Photo: File | PTI)

5 Chennai entrepreneurs launch website to help Kerala flood victims relocate

The website 'EachOneHostOne.com' helps the affected relocate to any safer place near them.

22 Aug 2018 4:47 PM

The PIL also requested the court to judicially examine the response of various authorities to the natural calamity so as to assess the lapses and make it swifter in the future. (Photo: File | ANI)

Court must monitor flood relief operations in Kerala: Petitioner to SC

In his PIL, petitioner Siji Antony said that the court should oversee the proper implementation of the rehabilitation scheme.

21 Aug 2018 7:51 PM

Trivandrum- Ernakulam section was also connected by passenger Special Trains for the flood period. (Photo: File)

Train services partially restored in flood-affected Kerala

The train services in Kayankulam-Kottayam- Ernakulam and Palakkad-Shoranur-Kozhikkode sections have been resumed.

21 Aug 2018 4:42 PM

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