Kerala Floods

Thiruvananthapuram Schools Closed: Colleges, Schools Shut Today Due To Heavy Rains- Details Here

Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala faces severe flooding and landslides, prompting closure of schools and colleges on October 16. Relief efforts underway as heavy rains persist, causing widespread damage.

 

Oct 16, 2023, 10:50 AM IST

Three young men recreate cinema stunt during Kerala floods; slapped with case

A video of the stunt shows the youth swimming toward a floating log which is moving at a fast pace alongside a river. Then, they are seen climbing into the log and sailing on it, in full glory. 

Aug 04, 2022, 16:45 PM IST

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 IST

All six members of family spanning three generations killed in Kerala floods

Their funeral was conducted on Monday evening at the Kavali St Mary’s Church in their home district.

Oct 18, 2021, 21:47 PM IST

Kerala couple wades through floodwater in improvised vessel to get married, watch video

Clad in a traditional Kerala dhoti and saree, the couple can be seen seated in the large vessel that is moving through knee-deep water. 

Oct 18, 2021, 20:10 PM IST

Kerala rainfall update: Heavy rains spark landslides in Kerala, death toll increases to 27

At least 27 people were killed in landslides and floods caused by torrential rains in Kerala. Officials were unable to estimate how many people were missing. The National Disaster Relief Teams (NDRF) has deployed 11 teams in coordination with the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA).

Oct 18, 2021, 19:10 PM IST

Kerala floods: CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls an emergency meeting as death toll increases to 27

As many as 22 people have died in Kottayam and Idukki, the two worst-hit districts in the southern state.

Oct 18, 2021, 12:06 PM IST

House collapses into river after heavy rainfall in Kerala, watch video

A 14-second clip shows several people standing on the road as the house collapses into the river in in the Kottayam district.

Oct 18, 2021, 08:56 AM IST

Kerala rains: Death toll rises to 22, rescue operations continue

A family of six including three girl children aged 14, 12 and 10 were killed as their house was swept away in the landslide in the Kottayam district.

Oct 18, 2021, 06:33 AM IST

India: Many missing in deadly Kerala floods

Due to heavy rains in different parts of Kerala, the situation has worsened due to flash floods at many places. Many people died due to landslides at many places while many people are missing. Watch this report.

Oct 17, 2021, 22:16 PM IST

Kerala rains: Death toll caused by landslides rises to 11, Amit Shah says ‘monitoring situation’

The death toll due to landslides caused by heavy rainfall in Kerala climbed to 11 after two more bodies were recovered on Sunday (October 17). 

Oct 17, 2021, 12:44 PM IST

Kerala floods: Devotees asked to refrain from visiting Sabarimala temple for two days

The IMD has issued a red alert in five districts, an orange alert for seven districts and a yellow alert for two districts of Kerala.

Oct 17, 2021, 06:36 AM IST

Death toll in Kerala's Idukki district landslide increases to 52

Search and rescue operations continue in Kuttanada, Allapuzha, Munnar, Teekoi and Kottayam.

Aug 11, 2020, 16:38 PM IST

PM Modi reviews flood situation of six states, emphasises use of innovative technologies for improving forecast

The PM emphasized on better coordination between all central and state agencies to have a permanent system for forecasting of floods.

Aug 10, 2020, 16:00 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi expresses grief at loss of lives due to landslide in Kerala's Idukki district

Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, he said that the NDRF and the administration are working on the ground to provide assistance to the affected.

Aug 07, 2020, 16:51 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi meets CM Pinarayi Vijayan to discuss post-flood, rehabilitation efforts in Kerala

"We discussed issues of flood relief and rehabilitation efforts and the issue of night traffic ban on the forest stretch of NH-766, along with other general issues," Rahul Gandhi said. 

Oct 01, 2019, 11:21 AM IST

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Aug 20, 2019, 16:58 PM IST

Over 500 dead in floods across India; Bihar, Uttarkashi, Himachal Pradesh worst hit

More than 500 persons have died and at least are 100 missing in torrential rains and floods across India by Wednesday (August 14), stated official data. In the last one week, 91 deaths have been reported from Kerala, 54 from Karnataka, 48 from Maharashtra and eight from Odisha. Between July and the first week of August, at least 98 deaths were reported from Gujarat, 123 in Bihar and 71 in Assam. With several persons still missing, authorities fear the toll will likely go up. While the flood water is receding from most states, the India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall over the next five days in several places.

Aug 20, 2019, 16:44 PM IST

Kerala floods: Death toll mounts to 104 since August 8, 36 missing

Malappuram remained the most affected district where 43 people have lost their lives.

Aug 15, 2019, 17:22 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi writes to RBI Governor Shaktikant Das over Kerala floods, seeks relief for farmers

Rahul Gandhi wrote the letter following his two-day visit to his Lok Sabha Constituency Wayanad, which is one of the most affected districts in Kerala due to floods.

Aug 14, 2019, 15:59 PM IST