Kerala Floods

Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar donate to 'save Kerala'

Filmmaker Priyadarshan and actor Akshay Kumar have donated money to the Chief Ministers Distress Relief Fund towards the flood-ravaged Kerala.

Aug 19, 2018, 13:17 PM IST

Red alert in all Kerala districts withdrawn, Karnataka to resume bus services

After days of war-level relief and rescue operations, red alert has been withdrawn for all districts of Kerala, which has been battered by incessant rain and floods.

Aug 19, 2018, 11:07 AM IST

Alliance Air, Jet Airways to operate special flights to flood-hit Kerala; here's the schedule

Alliance Air and Jet Airways will operate special flights to flood-hit Kerala.

Aug 19, 2018, 10:45 AM IST

Watch: Garud commando airlifts baby from rooftop, hands it over to mother in flood-ravaged Kerala

Packed houseboats and rafts moving through inundated roads could be seen in all the flood-hit regions of the state.

Aug 19, 2018, 10:37 AM IST

Kerala floods: Rahul Gandhi demands more funds for relief ops, Kiren Rijiju says 'no politics please'

Addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul said that the government should not “vacillate as the people of Kerala are suffering”.

Aug 19, 2018, 09:15 AM IST

Kerala floods: Death toll at 370; 58 more NDRF teams deployed, more rains predicted

Damages due to worst floods in Kerala have been pegged at Rs 19,000 crore.

Aug 19, 2018, 06:36 AM IST

Kerala braces for more rain, red alert continues in 11 districts, NDRF launches biggest ever rescue ops

The death toll in Kerala touches 357 as 22 more deaths were reported on Saturday. Red alert was earlier issued in 11 districts while India Metereological Department (IMD) predicts more rainfall.

Aug 18, 2018, 23:57 PM IST

WATCH: Brave Indian Coast Guards rescue 10-day-old baby in flood-hit Kerala

In the midst of gloom and despair in flood-hit Kerala, the security forces and relief teams are trying their best to rescue those stranded.

Aug 18, 2018, 23:50 PM IST

Kerala floods: Massive rescue ops underway; over 10000 people evacuated

67 helicopters, 24 aircraft and 548 motorboats have been pressed into service to rescue and evacuate people from submerged areas.

Aug 18, 2018, 20:54 PM IST

Rs 500 crore nowhere near enough: Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi over Kerala floods relief fund

Kerala is facing its worst flood situation in a century.

Aug 18, 2018, 19:05 PM IST

Trolled Kerala girl Hanan contributes Rs 1.5 lakh to CM's Relief fund

Hanan, a college student from Kochi, said the money was donated by various people after her struggle to fund her studies and take care of her family was widely shared on the social media.

Aug 18, 2018, 19:00 PM IST

Death 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

Kerala floods: Red alert issued in 11 districts; Heavy rains warning for next 2 days

Heavy showers will continue to hit Kerala for the next two days, said IMD.

Aug 18, 2018, 16:44 PM IST

UAE extends helping hand to Kerala flood victims

UAE prime minister ordered the formation of an emergency committee to provide relief in Kerala.

Aug 18, 2018, 16:31 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi salutes Kerala people for their fighting spirit during calamity

"I salute the people of Kerala for their fighting spirit... The nation stands firmly with Kerala in this hour," Modi said in a series of tweets after chairing a high-level meeting to review the flood situation.

 

Aug 18, 2018, 15:05 PM IST

Kerala floods: PM Narendra Modi conducts aerial survey, announces Rs 500 crore as immediate relief and compensation for victims

PM Modi had reached Thiruvananthapuram on Friday evening to take stock of the flood situation.

Aug 18, 2018, 07:48 AM IST

Kerala continues to face flood fury, death toll 324; PM Modi tours affected areas

Kerala is witnessing the worst flood situation in 100 years. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged people to donate funds for relief. 

Aug 18, 2018, 00:11 AM IST

Kerala floods: Indian Army deploys 10 relief columns, 10 Engineer Task Forces in rescue mission

To aide and speed-up the rescue operations in flood-hit Kerala, the Indian Army has deployed 10 relief columns and 10 Engineer Task Forces in rain-affected districts.

Aug 17, 2018, 23:35 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi asks Congress workers to reach out to affected people in flood-hit Kerala

Congress president Rahul Gandhi today urged party cadre in flood-hit Kerala to mobilise resources for helping the people of the state, while displaying the core Congress values of service and love.

Aug 17, 2018, 23:13 PM IST

Road to recovery is a long one: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges people to donate funds

Around 324 persons have died so far in Kerala due to rain. The state is facing the worst flood in 100 years.

Aug 17, 2018, 22:25 PM IST