Kerala Floods

Over 500 dead in floods across India; Bihar, Gujarat, Kerala, Assam worst hit

While the flood water is receding from most states, the IMD has warned of heavy rainfall over the next five days in several places.

Aug 14, 2019, 12:17 PM IST

179 dead in flood-hit Kerala, Karnataka & Maharashtra; rains to continue lashing

While the water has started receding in many flood-affected districts, the weather department has predicted moderate rains in these states over the next few days.

Aug 13, 2019, 12:15 PM IST

Kerala floods death toll mounts to 72, rainfall likely to reduce

Thiruvananthpuram: After days of continuous heavy rainfall battering Kerala, the intensity of rain is likely to reduce even as death toll due to flood-related incidents mounted to 72 on Monday. Watch this video to know more.

Aug 12, 2019, 18:30 PM IST

Kerala floods death toll reaches 60; 2.27 lakh people in over 1,500 relief camps

Today there are 1,551 camps operating in the state in which 2,27,335 people are housed, CM Vijayan said.

Aug 11, 2019, 15:58 PM IST

Kerala floods: IMD issues red alert for 8 districts, several trains cancelled

In order to take control of the grim situation, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government has set up 738 relief camps to house the affected people until Friday.

Aug 10, 2019, 17:17 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi to visit flood-hit Wayanad on Sunday

Rahul Gandhi's earlier visit to Wayanad was cancelled due to flood situation in his Lok Sabha constituency.

Aug 10, 2019, 12:30 PM IST

At least 162 dead due to incessant rains, floods in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka

With the southwest monsoon peaking, incessant rains severely disrupted normal life in the affected states.

Aug 10, 2019, 10:47 AM IST

Shashi Tharoor nominates Kerala fishermen for Nobel Peace Prize

At least 488 people died in Kerala due to the rains and floods during the southwest monsoon.

Feb 06, 2019, 23:46 PM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan lashes out at Centre for 'denying' funds to flood-hit Kerala

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday lashed out at the Centre for allegedly showing indifference in granting aid for the rebuilding initiatives of the state, which had suffered the deadliest flood of the century in August.

Nov 23, 2018, 23:51 PM IST

IMD develops technology to assess rise of water level in rivers, reservoirs by rain

The technology called the 'Impact Based Forecasting Approach' which shows "pre-event scenario" can help authorities in taking real-time decisions, he said.

Nov 23, 2018, 19:27 PM IST

In disaster-hit Kerala, 'shocking' Rs 80 crore apartment plan for MLAs comes under fire

The proposed plan is to demolish an old building in the Legislators Complex located in the heart of the capital city and build a multi-storeyed housing complex in its place.
 

Oct 24, 2018, 13:25 PM IST

IMD issues 'very heavy rain' warning for Kerala, CM seeks Centre’s help

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also announced that the IMD had issued a warning about a low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea close to Sri Lankan coast.

Oct 03, 2018, 19:03 PM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges Rajnath Singh to expedite release of flood relief funds

About 488 people have died in Kerala due to the disaster which hit all the districts of the state.

Sep 26, 2018, 16:28 PM IST

Central team to visit Kerala to assess flood damage after state seeks Rs 4,700 cr compensation

The Kerala government memorandum comprises details about the loss of human life, properties, infrastructure and crops.

Sep 19, 2018, 17:08 PM IST

Over 5 lakh families get flood compensation: Kerala minister

Heavy rains received in three segments from May 29 claimed 491 lives in Kerala, with 14 persons still missing.

Sep 12, 2018, 20:19 PM IST

Naturopath in Kerala held for spreading false information on Leptospirosis' treatment

Jacob Vadakkanchery used social media to propagate false agenda against the government and creating panic among the people. 

Sep 08, 2018, 18:47 PM IST

Kerala floods: State government cancels all official celebrations for one year

Kerala Government has decided to cancel all official celebrations for one year. 

Sep 04, 2018, 16:14 PM IST

Kerala floods: 3 weeks of high alert issued in lieu of leptospirosis outbreak

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects both humans and animals.

Sep 04, 2018, 06:47 AM IST