Kerala: Decision to open Idukki Dam after heavy rainfall, about 27 died due to floods
About 27 people have died in floods triggered by heavy rains in South India, which have caused rivers to overflow. It is expected that the loss of life and property may increase as few people are still missing. The decision has been taken to open the Idukki dam after heavy rains.
Oct 18, 2021, 22:24 PM ISTCyclone Tauktae to hit five states, severe floods predicted in Kerala, Tamil Nadu
With Cyclone Tauktae intensifying into a cyclonic storm on Saturday (May 15, 2021), severe flood-like situations have been predicted for Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Central Water Commission (CWC) also issued an ‘orange bulletin’, predicting a severe flood situation, in the two states on Saturday.
May 15, 2021, 15:03 PM ISTTrain services partially restored in flood-hit Kerala
The train services in Kayankulam-Kottayam- Ernakulam and Palakkad-Shoranur-Kozhikkode sections have been resumed.
Aug 21, 2018, 08:50 AM ISTDeath toll in Kerala floods touches 357; 'In middle of disaster,' says CM Vijayan
Some of the worst affected places include Aluva, Chalakudy, Chengannur, Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta.
Aug 18, 2018, 16:53 PM IST