Red alert in three Kerala districts

Red alert in three Kerala districts

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared a red alert warning of extreme rainfall in three districts in north Kerala on Wednesday and an orange alert for remaining districts except Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam. Red alert has been sounded in Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, whereas in districts where an orange alert has been issued, heavy to […]

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Heavy rain washes away bridges in Wayanad

Heavy rain washes away bridges in Wayanad

Wayanad District Collector A. Geetha directed the authorities concerned to reconstruct the bridges that were washed away in heavy rain in the district on Sunday evening. A crater was formed on the Kozhikode–Kollegal National Highway 212 near Meenangadi, and Erumatharivayal bridge at Poothady grama panchayat and Alilakkunnu bridge at Meenangadi grama panchayats were washed away […]

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Kerala rain live updates | Mullaperiyar dam to be opened; Pinarayi seeks Stalin’s help

Kerala rain live updates | Mullaperiyar dam to be opened; Pinarayi seeks Stalin’s help

Although rain has subsided across the State, flood warnings remain, especially in low-lying regions of Central Kerala where rivers have breached the banks Although rain has subsided across the State, flood warnings remain, especially in low-lying regions of Central Kerala where rivers have breached the banks On Thursday, several places in Kerala were looking at […]

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Kerala rain | Flood situation turns grim in Central Travancore

Kerala rain | Flood situation turns grim in Central Travancore

Traffic in several parts of the region was disrupted including along the Pala -Erattupetta route as flood waters engulfed the road Traffic in several parts of the region was disrupted including along the Pala -Erattupetta route as flood waters engulfed the road The flood situation in Central Travancore took a turn for the worse on […]

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Kerala rain live updates | Chalakudy on high alert as water level rises; Sholayar shutters to be opened

Kerala rain live updates | Chalakudy on high alert as water level rises; Sholayar shutters to be opened

The rain intensifies in Kerala again with red alert declared in eight districts and flood warnings given to people living on the banks of Chalakudy and Pampa rivers The rain intensifies in Kerala again with red alert declared in eight districts and flood warnings given to people living on the banks of Chalakudy and Pampa […]

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Rain recedes in some parts of Kollam, alert still in others

Rain recedes in some parts of Kollam, alert still in others

The eastern parts of the district remained under high alert on August 2 even as water started to recede from many parts and the Kallada dam maintained a safe water level. Kollam district administration has set up 130 camps that can accommodate around 2,000 persons. Panchayats in coastal and hilly areas are under close surveillance. […]

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Kerala rain live updates | Wild elephant rescued from raging river; Coast Guard team searching for missing fishers

Kerala rain live updates | Wild elephant rescued from raging river; Coast Guard team searching for missing fishers

Here are the updates from Kerala as heavy rain due to the intensifying southwest monsoon is wreaking havoc across the State Monsoon woes A video of the wild elephant caught in the surging Chalakudy river, raging Athirappilly waterfalls and the submerged Aluva Siva Temple | Video Credit: The Hindu Video Team Here are the updates […]

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River bank erosion remains unaddressed in many vulnerable areas of Kozhikode

River bank erosion remains unaddressed in many vulnerable areas of Kozhikode

The recurring incidents of river bank erosion have doubled the safety concerns of people close to the most vulnerable river banks in Kozhikode. With the onset of monsoon, the worst-hit are those living along the Kuttiyadi river and its tributaries where the retaining walls are yet to be fortified or even built, for ensuring proper […]

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rain to gain strength in central and northern kerala

rain to gain strength in central and northern kerala

The India Meteorological Department declared a yellow alert declared in 11 districts on July 11 The India Meteorological Department declared a yellow alert declared in 11 districts on July 11 It is likely to be a wet week for the State with the southwest monsoon to be more vigourous in the State, especially in central […]

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Incessant rain hits normal life in north Kerala districts

Incessant rain hits normal life in north Kerala districts

Disaster management authorities initiate steps to mitigate impact of landslips, sea erosion Disaster management authorities initiate steps to mitigate impact of landslips, sea erosion Incessant rain and looming threat of landslips kept several villagers in the upland areas of north Kerala districts on their toes on Thursday. Following the intervention of disaster management authorities, many […]

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