Tag: Kerala
Kerala Seeks Army Help, Flood Toll Is 24
The Kerala government on Thursday sought the Army's help as the death toll in the rain-related incidents rose to 24 with large-scale damage reported from various parts of the state.....
Rains Intensify, All 5 Floodgates Of Idukki Dam Opened
With heavy rains continuing in Idukki, the authorities in Kerala were forced to open the remaining two more floodgates of the nearly overflowing Idamalayar dam on Friday afternoon even as the death toll reached 27 in the state.....
Kerala Situation Very Serious, Says Rajnath As He Assures Full Help
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday described the situation in the flood-affected areas of Kerala as "very serious" and assured the state of all possible help from the Centre.....
Kerala Issues Red Alert, Flood Death Toll Rises To 67
An incessant downpour battered Kerala again on Wednesday, resulting in 28 more deaths and more destruction and forcing authorities to issue a red alert across the southern state.....
Kerala Flood Toll Touches 79, Rains Continue
With rains still pouring down heavily leading to flooding across Kerala, 12 fresh deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the toll to 79, since August 8. More rains were forecast till Saturday.....
Guterres 'saddened' By Kerala Flood Toll; UN Monitoring Situation
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is saddened by the loss of lives and the destruction due to the Kerala floods and the world organisation is following the situation very closely, according to his pokesperson Stephane Dujarric.....
Kerala Flood Toll 368, Over 58,000 Rescued, Red Alert In 3 Districts
The death toll due to rains and floods in Kerala has gone up to 368, as 33 more deaths were reported on Saturday even as around 58,000 people were rescued in different parts of the state, and red alert is now there in just three districts, down from 11.....
Thanks But No, Says India To Foreign Aid For Kerala
India on Wednesday politely declined financial aid from other countries to flood-devastated Kerala where 370 people have died so far.....
Sudden Release Of Water From Mullaperiyar By TN Led To Floods: Kerala To SC
The Kerala government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the sudden release of water from the Mullaperiyar dam by the Tamil Nadu government was one of the reasons for the massive floods in the state.....
Kerala Government's Glaring Omission Led To Flood Tragedy: Ex-CM
Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said that the tragedy caused due to heavy rains and floods in the state was due to the present state government's glaring omission of not being able to foresee things.....
