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Chief Minister Patnaik also stated that people of Odisha stand by the flood-affected people of Kerala at this hour of severe distress. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Odisha CM announces additional financial aid for Kerala floods

Patnaik has also ordered 500 metric ton of polythene sheets worth about Rs 8 crores for the southern state.

19 Aug 2018 7:51 PM IST

The Deputy Chief Ministers statement comes following a plea made by flood-hit Kerala on August 15, for reducing the water level in the Mullaperiyar reservoir to 139 feet over safety concerns in view of heavy inflows. (Photo: PTI)

Mullaperiyar dam strong enough to store water upto 142 feet: TN Dy CM

The Tamil Nadu government had turned down the request saying the century-old reservoir was 'safe' enough to store water...

19 Aug 2018 7:21 PM IST

Pope Francis. (Photo: AP)

Pope calls on international community to help flood victims in Kerala

Pope Francis prayed for the victims of the flooding at St Peter's Square, the Vatican News reported.

19 Aug 2018 7:08 PM IST

The flood situation in all 14 districts of Kerala, particularly in Pathanamthitta, remained grim on Thursday. At least 75 people have been killed so far. (Photo: PTI)

India Inc extends aid to inundated Kerala

CII has set up a task force chaired by its former president Kris Gopalakrishnan to work on relief measures.

19 Aug 2018 6:51 PM IST

The main Kochi international airport, the seventh busiest in the country, has been rendered non-functional since August 14 due to flooding and torrential rains, and would remain closed till August 26. (Photo: PTI)

Team inspects Kochi naval base before starting commercial flight ops...

The Kochi naval base will be used by carriers such as Alliance Air to operate 70-seater ATR aircraft to places such as...

19 Aug 2018 5:56 PM IST

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

UAE-based Indian-origin tycoons pledge Rs 125 mn for flood-hit Kerala

Lulu Group, Fathima Healthcare as well as other UAE-based companies have donated towards the flood relief work.

19 Aug 2018 5:13 PM IST

Goas beaches and fun on the beaches are its primary crowd-pullers.

Goa may suffer just like Kerala, warns noted ecologist

Madhav Gadgil, a noted ecologist, said that Goa too was witnessing a rise in profit-driven activities which could cause...

19 Aug 2018 4:25 PM IST

The privatisation of loss-making Air India has hit a roadblock at the starting line-up itself.

Air India to carry rescue operations from Kochi Naval Base

So far, 357 people have lost their lives due to the floods.

19 Aug 2018 10:59 AM IST

Hanan Hamid, who also worked as an anchor and flower girl for programmes to make ends meet, requested people to donate for the relief works. (Photo: File)

Kerala girl trolled for selling fish donates Rs 1.5 lakh to flood...

Hanan said money was donated by various people after her struggle to fund her studies was widely shared on social media.

19 Aug 2018 10:11 AM IST

Willing to fly planes to Kerala on voluntary basis: AI pilots write to...

The statement said that ICPA pilots on Airbus 320 and Boeing 787 in Air India were ready and committed to help rescue...

19 Aug 2018 10:08 AM IST

People wade across a waterlogged street after being rescued from flood-affected regions following heavy monsoon rainfall in Kochi. (Photo: PTI)

Rains subside in many parts, landslides reported in Kerala's Palakkad

Situation still grave for Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Ernakulam as heavy rains predicted till August 20.

19 Aug 2018 9:25 AM IST

Coast Guard has been in action since August 9.

Coast Guard sends relief material

Till Saturday afternoon, as many as 2,507 people were evacuated to safe places.

19 Aug 2018 4:53 AM IST