Tag: Kerala floods
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95 dead, 59 missing in Kerala floods; CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia for kin of dead
Meanwhile, the Centre has sanctioned Rs 52 crore immediate assistance to Kerala, while the state government has sanctioned three-month free ration for the victims of the natural disaster.
August 14, 2019 -
Kerala deluge: 88 dead, 40 missing; CM Pinarayi Vijayan visits flood-hit Wayanad, Malappuram
A red alert has been issued for three districts - Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Idukki, whereas, an orange alert has been issued for nine other districts.
August 13, 2019 -
Rahul Gandhi visits relief camps in flood-hit Wayanad, appeals for help in Facebook post
Wayanad has been hit hard with 18 deaths due to rain and flood and displacement of over 40,000 people to more than 203 relief camps.
August 12, 2019 -
Kerala floods: 72 dead, 58 missing; Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad, to visit relief camps
The Cochin International Airport that was closed a few days back, was also opened for service Sunday afternoon when the first flight landed.
August 12, 2019 -
Heavy rains, floods disrupt lives across 4 states; 42 dead in Kerala, dozens missing after landslides
The Indian Army said it has rescued around 6000 people and more than 15000 have been evacuated from flood-affected areas in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu till late Friday.
August 10, 2019 -
Over 20 dead as heavy rains lash Kerala, trigger landslides, floods; schools shut, Cochin airport closed
In 2018, Kerala braved the worst floods in nearly a century that left some 370 people dead, more than a million people homeless and caused widespread destruction.
August 9, 2019 -
Heavy rains lash Kerala; red alert in 3 districts, landslides, flooding reported
Meanwhile, one shutter of Kallarkutty Dam situated in Idukki district has been opened following heavy rains in the catchment area.
July 20, 2019 -
Bad dam management caused Kerala floods: Amicus curiae to HC
Dams opened without following norms, report of national weather monitoring centre not taken seriously, amicus curiae Jacob P Alex, who was appointed last year for Kerala floods cases, tells the High Court
April 4, 2019 -
Festivals, Kerala floods, cricket connected most Indians on Facebook in 2018
Meanwhile, globally, topics such as 'International Women's Day', 'March for Our Lives', and 'The Royal Wedding' became the most discussed topics in 2018.
December 7, 2018 -
The human hand in nature’s fury
Several natural disasters occur in India every year such as floods in Chennai, Mumbai and Bengaluru; Latur and Bhuj earthquakes to recent Kerala floods to the latest cyclone Gaja, causing fatalities and destruction in varying degrees in every nook and corner of India.
December 7, 2018 -
State, Centre apathetic to rebuilding flood-hit Kerala: Congress
The rains and the consequent deluge caused unprecedented destruction and forced more than a million people to take shelter in relief camps.
November 25, 2018 -
Centre delaying aid to flood-hit Kerala, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan
He said agencies such as the World Bank and the UN have also made an assessment of the damage and it is put at Rs 36,000 crore.
November 23, 2018 -
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan thanks Delhi Assembly for flood relief donation
AAP MLAs had decided to donate a month's salary to the flood-hit state. The Delhi government had also donated Rs 10 crore to flood-ravaged Kerala.
November 8, 2018 -
Kerala needs Rs 31,000 crore post floods: UN report
Besides, two experts on integrated water resources management from the Netherlands also provided support.
October 26, 2018 -
Kerala CM hits out at Modi for being indifferent to state’s needs
"At that time, Modi reminded me that he had done a similar exercise when earthquake struck his state and the Gujarati diaspora came forward to help."
October 22, 2018 -
Nehru Trophy Boat Race on 10 November, first major tourism event in Kerala after floods
The famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race, which is both a major event and a prime tourist attraction in Kerala, will be held on 10 November.
October 12, 2018 -
Indian Air Force Day: PM, President hail air warriors; all mainstream fighters on display
The Indian Air Force came into force in 1932 as the Royal Indian Air Force under then British rule, and its name was changed to Indian Air Force in 1950.
October 8, 2018