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An aerial view of the flooded locality of Aluva after heavy rains, in Kerala on Friday. (Photo: File | PTI)

Centre declares Kerala floods a 'calamity of severe nature'

The decision has been taken considering the damage caused by rains and floods this monsoon season, especially in last...

20 Aug 2018 8:15 PM IST

Those rescued, including an 80-year-old man, were shifted along with some luggage from Chalakudy to the naval air base INS Garuda in Kochi. (Photo: AP)

Watch: Pilot makes rooftop landing in Kerala to rescue flood victims,...

The video of rescue operation by Navy's Seaking 42B helicopter at the flood-ravaged Chalakudy town has gone viral on...

20 Aug 2018 6:42 PM IST

The Southern Naval Command suspended all training activities to help with relief operations as requested by the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA). (Photo: Twitter | @adgpi)

More bodies found as water recedes in Kerala, outbreak of diseases...

After more than a week of fierce downpours, rainfall eased on Monday and flood levels fell in some districts.

20 Aug 2018 5:02 PM IST

People move past a flooded area in Thrissur, Kerala. Rescuers used helicopters and boats on Friday to evacuate thousands of people stranded on their rooftops following unprecedented flooding in Kerala. (Photo: AP)

TN girl donates Rs 9,000 saved for over 4 yrs for new cycleâ€‰to...

Hero Cycles, in it Twitter account, appreciated her 'gesture to support humanity' and said she would get a brand new...

20 Aug 2018 3:46 PM IST

The first flight -- an Alliance Air ATR plane -- landed on Monday morning at INS Garuda Kochi Naval Air Station. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Flood-hit Kerala fights back: Passenger flights begin at Kochi Navy...

70-seater passenger planes are being operated by Alliance Air, a subsidiary of state-run carrier Air India.

20 Aug 2018 9:30 AM IST

A stranded woman gestures towards her house as she asks for more essential supplies from a volunteer in a flooded area in Chengannur in Kerala. (Photo: AP)

Kerala man sacked by Gulf firm for making derogatory comments on FB on...

Rahul apologised, 'I was in an inebriated state when I posted that message. At that time I did not know what I did was a...

20 Aug 2018 8:44 AM IST

Army personnel on rescue and evacuation operations in a flood-affected region of Kerala. (Photo: PTI)

After huge relief from rains, Kerala to now focus on rehabilitation

IMD withdraws red alert in several districts, rain likely only in some areas.

20 Aug 2018 4:54 AM IST

Volunteers segregate flood relief material donated by the public to be sent to Kerala, in Thane on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Team of 60 doctors to leave for flooded Kerala today

More than 82,000 people in Kerala have been displaced due to the flood that has ravaged the state over the past nine...

20 Aug 2018 12:55 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is leaving for Delhi on Monday, said she would seek time from Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the issue. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

CM Mamata Banerjee announces to donate Rs 10 crores to Kerala flood...

Meanwhile a labourer from the state has been found dead among the flood victims.

20 Aug 2018 12:46 AM IST

A stranded man wades through flood waters with a makeshift raft in Chengannur, Kerala. (Photo: AP)

Kerala floods: Airfares within permissible limits, says Aviation...

According to data released by the ministry, the fares on short routes range from Rs 3,395-Rs 6,999, while for longer...

20 Aug 2018 12:37 AM IST

A volunteer throws a pack of bread towards a family stranded in a flooded area in Chengannur. (Photo: PTI)

Floods may cause damage of Rs 20,000 crore, says Assocham

Assocham says Kerala witnessing worst-ever floods since 1924, phase of natural fury quite prolonged.

20 Aug 2018 12:32 AM IST

A volunteer throws a pack of bread towards a family stranded in a flooded area in Chengannur. (Photo: PTI)

After huge relief from rains, Kerala to now focus on rehabilitation

CM Pinarayi Vijayan put the number of those displaced at 7.24 lakh and said most of the affected had been rescued.

19 Aug 2018 9:02 PM IST