Kerala Floods

UAE offers Rs 700 crore flood relief aid; Kerala CM for special Assembly session on rebuilding state

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered a financial assistance of Rs 700 crore.

Aug 21, 2018, 12:19 PM IST

Kerala Floods: AR Rahman sings 'Don't worry Kerala' during concert, extends support—Watch video

At the time of crisis, several Bollywood celebrities are urging people to donate and help the victims in Kerala.

Aug 21, 2018, 11:39 AM IST

Kerala floods: Richa Chadha's 'Shakeela' co-star postpones wedding to help in rescue efforts—Watch

Richa Chadha, who is working in 'Shakeela' biopic took to her Instagram account and shared a heartwarming video.

Aug 21, 2018, 10:07 AM IST

Kerala floods: Train services partially restored, CM reaches out for additional help

Over one million people are now sheltered in 3,274 relief camps in Kerala, informed the CM Vijayan

Aug 21, 2018, 06:18 AM IST

Kerala floods: Man lends back as stair, helps women to get into rescue boat - Watch

With flood water level receding in many places, people have started returning to their homes and begun cleaning operations.

Aug 21, 2018, 00:25 AM IST

Centre declares Kerala floods 'severe calamity', state faces huge task of rebuilding

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said 223 people have lost their lives since August 8.

Aug 20, 2018, 23:41 PM IST

Heartbroken teen commits suicide after school certificates get destroyed in Kerala rains

With his house fully waterlogged in the downpour, the boy, Kailash, and his parents, hailing from Karanthur in Kozhikode district, had moved to a relief camp three days ago.
 

Aug 20, 2018, 13:55 PM IST

Not clothes or food, need skilled people to come and rebuild Kerala: Union minister

As water levels recede, the task now is to rebuild the state and the government is now seeking help from people not for relief material but for their skills.

Aug 20, 2018, 11:53 AM IST

Thank You note painted on roof of house in Kerala from where Navy rescued two women - In pics

From airlifting people to rescuing them on rafts, all efforts are being made to bring the flood victims in Kerala to safety.

Aug 20, 2018, 11:10 AM IST

Man in uniform alleges Kerala CM obstructed rescue ops, Army calls 'viral video' fake

The Army said that the imposter wearing Army uniform is spreading disinformation about Kerala rescue and relief efforts.

Aug 20, 2018, 10:29 AM IST

Kerala floods: First commercial flight lands at Kochi naval base; death toll at 210

The Alliance Air flight took off from Bengaluru and landed at INS Garuda, a naval air station. 

Aug 20, 2018, 09:37 AM IST

Kerala Floods: Here's how Prabhas has extended support to people affected

Prabhas, who became a household name across the country after he made a splash as Baahubali, has come out in support of those in need. 

 

Aug 20, 2018, 09:20 AM IST

Gulf firm sacks man for posting insensitive comments on Kerala flood victims

A Gulf firm has fired a man from Kerala after he made insensitive comments on a social media post on the plight of the flood-hit victims in the state.

Aug 20, 2018, 06:44 AM IST

Goa may face same fate as flood-hit Kerala, warns ecologist Madhav Gadgil who 'predicted' southern state disaster in 2011

According to the ecologist, Goa is witnessing activities which are driven by greed for unlimited profits.

Aug 19, 2018, 22:32 PM IST

Kerala floods: Over 6 lakh moved to relief camps, no heavy rain in next 5 days

NDMA said that over 6.33 lakh people have taken shelter in nearly 3,000 relief camps in the flood-hit state, where 14 districts have been ravaged by the worst deluge in a century.

Aug 19, 2018, 20:58 PM IST

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

If Indian Ocean is our Karmbhoomi, Kerala is our Janmabhoomi, says Navy chief; rescue ops on

INS Deepak reached Kochi on Sunday and disembarked rations, fresh water and mineral water at South Jetty Naval Base.  

Aug 19, 2018, 17:08 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

Big B, SRK contribute towards Kerala relief

Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Dulquer Salmaan and Jacqueline Fernandez have contributed towards relief work in flood-ravaged Kerala. They have also urged others to donate.

Aug 19, 2018, 13:23 PM IST