Kerala Rains

Kerala gets respite from rain, fears rise over disease in camps

The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rainfall only at one or two places of Kerala on Sunday, and in some places the flood waters began to recede.

Aug 19, 2018, 18:59 PM IST

No heavy rainfall in Kerala for next 5 days, predicts IMD

Kerela has been hit by a massive flood which left hundreds dead and thousands displaced or stranded. Incessant rains pounded the state since the past few weeks, causing havoc across 12 districts.

Aug 19, 2018, 18:07 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind takes stock of Kerala flood stituation, praises relief and rescue work

More than 58,000 people have been rescued from across the state so far. Over 3.53 lakh affected persons had been lodged in over 2,000 relief camps.

Aug 19, 2018, 13:36 PM 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

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

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

Declare Kerala floods as national calamity: Rahul Gandhi to PM Narendra Modi

According to the control room of the Kerala state disaster management authority, 194 people have been killed and 36 missing in the floods since August 8.

Aug 18, 2018, 16:21 PM IST

Kerala floods: SBI donates Rs 2 crore for victims, announces waiver of fees and charges on services offered

Encouraging all its 270,000 staffers to contribute to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF), the bank said that it would contribute an equivalent amount.

Aug 18, 2018, 11:39 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

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

Kerala floods: Death toll reaches 324, CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges for relief funds

Over 300 persons have died since May this year.

Aug 17, 2018, 19:31 PM IST

Kerala floods: Important Helpline numbers for rescue operations

Kerala has been receiving massive rainfall over the past few weeks. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kerala received an excess of 30.7% more rainfall than expected between June 1 and August 15. 

Aug 16, 2018, 23:36 PM IST

As death toll reaches 79, PM Modi discusses flood situation with Kerala CM

The death toll in the state reached 67 on Wednesday as the incessant rains claimed 25 more lives. 

Aug 16, 2018, 08:52 AM IST

IMD issues red alert for 8 districts of Kerala, Kochi airport shut till August 18

A red alert, which means heavy to very heavy rainfall in most places, has been issued for Wayanad, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasargode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Idukki and Ernakulam Districts.

Aug 15, 2018, 11:22 AM IST

Rains continue to batter Kerala, people shifted to relief camps

Rains continued to wreak havoc in many parts of Kerala with northern hill district of Wayanad experiencing widespread landslides and flooding overnight, forcing thousands of people to take shelter at relief camps, officials said today.

Aug 14, 2018, 10:35 AM IST

Kerala rain: Idukki Dam water level nears maximum mark; Centre says flood situation 'serious'

Death toll in Kerala floods has gone up to 39.

Aug 13, 2018, 09:17 AM IST