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According to Chengannur MLA Saji Cherian nearly 50,000 people are still marooned and if helicopters are not deployed for airlifting them to safety, things could become worse. (Facebook | Saji Cherian MLA)

Please save us: Chengannur MLA breaks down, pleads for 50,000 stranded

MLA Saji Cherian has appealed to the authorities including defence forces to rescue people in his constituency.

18 Aug 2018 3:33 PM IST

An elderly woman is rescued in a cooking utensil after her home was flooded in Thrissur, Kerala. (Photo: File)

UN chief 'saddened' over destruction caused by Kerala floods

Kerala is witnessing the worst flooding in 100 years and over 3.14 lakh people have been moved to relief camps.

18 Aug 2018 2:27 PM IST

Rescue workers search for the bodies of missing persons after a landslide, triggered by heavy rains and floods, at Nenmara in Palakkad. (Photo: PTI)

We and Indian community will unite to help those affected in Kerala:...

President of UAE has instructed formation of national emergency committee to provide assistance to people affected in...

18 Aug 2018 12:56 PM IST

The flood-affected Kochi International airport at Nedumbassery has been closed till August 26. (Photo: File/ANI)

Kerala floods: DGCA asks airlines to increase flights, cap airfare

Airlines were asked to cap max fare around Rs 10,000 on longer routes and around Rs 8000 on shorter, to or from Kerala...

18 Aug 2018 11:59 AM IST

The state is witnessing one of the harshest monsoons with over 2 lakh people being displaced since August 8. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala floods: 324 dead, 58 teams of NDRF launch biggest-ever...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook an aerial survey and announced Rs 500 crore as immediate aid for Kerala.

18 Aug 2018 11:27 AM IST

Volunteers and rescue personnel evacuate local residents in a boat at Aluva, Kochi. (Photo: Arun Chandrabose)

Toll in Kerala floods 173, PM discusses rescue ops with CM

106 killed in single day, Modi's aerial inspection today.

18 Aug 2018 4:38 AM IST

Flood water enters the residence of PTI reporter Manoj Rammohan, in Palakkad on Tuesday, Aug 14. (Photo: PTI)

Of floating furniture, sleepless nights in Kerala's Palakkad: A...

The flower garden which my mother had lovingly nurtured, even planting a now-thriving Christmas tree, was swamped.

17 Aug 2018 8:18 PM IST

An elderly woman is evacuated towards safer area in Thrissur. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala floods: Death toll mounts to 324 as rains wreak havoc in God's...

PM Modi is expected to reach Kerala on Friday night, likely to undertake an aerial survey on Saturday.

17 Aug 2018 5:20 PM IST

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Watch: Rescue operations in full swing as Kerala faces worst flood in...

All districts apart from Kasargod are now under a red alert, with the Meteorological Department predicting heavy...

17 Aug 2018 3:53 PM IST

According to reports, 60,622 persons are currently lodged in 513 camps. So far 101 houses have been damaged completely and 1,501 partially. (Photo: Twitter/@CMOKerala)

Explore reducing Mullaperiyar water level to 139 feet: SC to NCMC,...

The SC also asked Kerala and Tamil Nadu to abide by the NCMC's directions on rehabilitation and water level reduction'.

17 Aug 2018 2:30 PM IST

People being rescued from a flood-affected region following heavy monsoon rainfall, in Kochi. (Photo: PTI)

Death toll rises to 167 in Kerala, PM Modi to visit flood affected...

PM Modi said he would be reaching Kerala later on Friday 'to take stock of the unfortunate situation due to floods...

17 Aug 2018 1:01 PM IST

The unrelenting rains that have gulped the entire state and the fury that has left a trail of destruction, seem more disastrous.

Trivialising a tragedy

People's sensitivity during disasters has come into question in the aftermath of the floods that have affected Kerala.

17 Aug 2018 12:20 AM IST