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
Indian Navy evacuates pregnant woman with water bag leaking during Kerala floods: Watch
A doctor was at first lowered to assess the pregnant lady. The rescue operation has been termed successful by the Indian Navy spokesperson.
Aug 17, 2018, 13:59 PM IST
Help flood-affected Kerela, urges Indian film fraternity
As Kerala faces one of its worst-ever calamities due to torrential rain and floods, claiming at least 114 lives, film celebrities from across India have urged people to come forward and help people in the state.
Aug 17, 2018, 10:43 AM IST
Kerala floods death toll reaches 167, PM Narendra Modi to review situation today
The PM took to Twitter saying, "Had a telephone conversation with Kerala CM Shri Pinarayi Vijayan just now. We discussed the flood situation across the state and reviewed rescue operations. Later this evening, I will be heading to Kerala to take stock of the unfortunate situation due to flooding."
Aug 17, 2018, 09:51 AM 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
John Abraham 'extremely disturbed' by Kerala floods
With rains still pouring down heavily leading to flooding of dams and rivers across Kerala.
Aug 16, 2018, 15:43 PM IST
Tragedy without parallel in Kerala’s history: Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi for additional help for state
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan apprised the Prime Minister and Home Minister Rajnath Singh of the situation in the state.
Aug 16, 2018, 13:20 PM IST
Kerala floods live: Death toll rises to 94, PM Modi discusses situation with CM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacting to the grim situation asked the Ministry of Defence to step up the rescue and relief operations.
Aug 16, 2018, 11:24 AM 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
25 die in a day in Kerala floods, CM Vijayan seeks immediate help from Centre
The Kerala Chief Minister has requested Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to send additional teams of Army, National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) and Army Engineering Corps to Kerala on immediate basis.
Aug 15, 2018, 23:51 PM IST
Flood situation in Kerala worst in state’s history, be careful: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Amid the worsening flood situation in Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that the state is “witnessing something that has never happened before in the history” of the southern coastal state.
Aug 15, 2018, 16:18 PM 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
Kerala cancels Onam celebrations after widespread floods
The amount set apart for the celebrations would be used for relief work in the state, CM Pinarayi Vijayan has said.
Aug 14, 2018, 23:13 PM IST
Kerala floods: Colossal damage to tourism and plantation sector
Over 60,000 people have been displaced and rendered homeless with the death toll rising to 39.
Aug 13, 2018, 15:23 PM IST
Death toll in Kerala floods mounts to 39, state seeks Rs 400 crore from Centre
The death toll in Kerala floods has mounted to 39, even as the Centre has announced an immediate relief of additional Rs 100 crore for the state. On Sunday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had said that the state had suffered losses to the tune of Rs 8,316 crore.
Aug 13, 2018, 09:28 AM IST
Losses worth Rs 8,316 crore due to floods in Kerala, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan
The chief minister announced the preliminary assessment of the loss was totalled at Rs 8,316 crore and said an additional amount of Rs 400 crore has also been requested from the Central government.
Aug 12, 2018, 22:27 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj assures free replacement of passports damaged in Kerala floods
Reports suggest at least 29 people have lost their lives across Kerala in the floods and around 54,000 have been left homeless.
Aug 12, 2018, 18:20 PM IST
Rajnath Singh announces immediate relief of additional Rs 100 crores, after aerial survey of Kerala floods
Singh tweeted, "Heading to Kerala to take stock of the flood situation in the state. Shall conduct a survey of the flood-affected areas and also visit the relief campsites."
Aug 12, 2018, 16:17 PM IST
Home Minister Rajnath Singh to visit flood-hit Kerala on Sunday
Rajnath Singh, accompanied by Tourism Minister K J Alphons and senior officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs, will visit the floods and landslides affected areas, a Home Ministry statement said.
Aug 11, 2018, 21:11 PM IST
Death toll reaches 37 in Kerala, red alert issued in several districts
In the southern state, a red alert has been declared in Ernakulam, Palakkad, Malappuram and Calicut till August 11; Idukki and Wayanad till August 14; and in Kannur till August 13.
Aug 11, 2018, 17:23 PM IST
