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Page 8 - Kerala Floods

Monsoon havoc in Kerala: 324 lives lost since May 29, says CM Vijayan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the state on Friday night to take stock of the situation

Monsoon havoc in Kerala: 324 lives lost since May 29, says CM Vijayan
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 10:30 PM IST

AI, AI Express to operate Kochi flights from Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode

Kerala is facing the worst rain fury and deluge in a century with 13 of the state's 14 districts under a red alert for the fifth day

AI, AI Express to operate Kochi flights from Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 6:51 PM IST

Kerala floods: PM Modi to visit state today evening, review situation

The Centre has launched massive rescue and relief operations in the state owing to the flood situation which is worsening by the day

Kerala floods: PM Modi to visit state today evening, review situation
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 11:01 AM IST

Centre asks airlines to keep fares in check for flights to and from Kerala

According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, airfare on 18 domestic routes are being monitored

Centre asks airlines to keep fares in check for flights to and from Kerala
Updated On : 17 Aug 2018 | 7:57 AM IST

Kerala floods: Jio, BSNL, Airtel to give free services to state's customers

Telecom operators have announced free calls and data, extension in bill payment due dates and other relief measures for subscribers in flood-hit state of Kerala. Reliance Jio has announced free services for seven days while BSNL is offering unlimited free calls within its network and data services along with 100 SMS per day for a week to customers. Telecom major Bharti Airtel has offered Rs 30 talk-time credit and free 1GB data for pre-paid customers for seven days. "We stand firmly with you in these unfortunate times. To help you stay in touch with your loved ones and remain connected, we are extending a complimentary 7 days unlimited voice & data pack to you," Jio said in a message sent to customers. BSNL is offering 20 minutes free call everyday on other network for seven days in the areas that are effected by flood, company's Chairman and Managing Director Anupam Shrivastava said. "BSNL stands with its customers in Kerala. For next seven days BSNL will offer unlimited on-net .

Kerala floods: Jio, BSNL, Airtel to give free services to state's customers
Updated On : 16 Aug 2018 | 11:56 PM IST

Kerala floods: 30 lives lost today, toll hits 97; NDRF teams rush to state

Services on the Kochi Metro were halted for a few hours as water levels rose in the Muttam yard

Kerala floods: 30 lives lost today, toll hits 97; NDRF teams rush to state
Updated On : 16 Aug 2018 | 9:12 PM IST

Crop loss in one week of Kerala rains estimated to be around Rs 550 million

As many as 718 camps have been opened for 22,115 families and about 85,000 people are residing in these camps

Crop loss in one week of Kerala rains estimated to be around Rs 550 million
Updated On : 16 Aug 2018 | 5:01 PM IST

Kerala flood toll at 79, Rahul urges PM to deploy more Army, Navy personnel

The death toll in the current phase of monsoon fury in the southern state has touched 79

Kerala flood toll at 79, Rahul urges PM to deploy more Army, Navy personnel
Updated On : 16 Aug 2018 | 4:44 PM IST

SC calls Kerala flood situation 'grave', to hear plea on Mullaperiyar dam

The death toll in the current phase of monsoon fury in the southern state has touched 79

SC calls Kerala flood situation 'grave', to hear plea on Mullaperiyar dam
Updated On : 16 Aug 2018 | 4:40 PM IST

Kerala floods: Centre announces immediate relief of Rs 1 billion

Singh assured all help from the Centre to meet the 'very serious situation'

Kerala floods: Centre announces immediate relief of Rs 1 billion
Updated On : 12 Aug 2018 | 8:55 PM IST

Passports damaged in Kerala floods to be replaced free of cost: Swaraj

Kerala has been reeling under massive floods in which over 35 people have lost their lives and thousands of people have been rendered homeless

Passports damaged in Kerala floods to be replaced free of cost: Swaraj
Updated On : 12 Aug 2018 | 8:40 PM IST

Kerala floods: CM Vijayan surveys affected areas as death toll climbs to 29

Twenty-nine persons have so far lost their lives in the heavy rains since August 8 and over 50,000 persons have been shifted to relief camps

Kerala floods: CM Vijayan surveys affected areas as death toll climbs to 29
Updated On : 11 Aug 2018 | 1:59 PM IST

Kerala reels under severe floods, rains leave 29 dead, 54,000 homeless

A red alert was issued for Idukki and its adjoining districts in view of the possibility of release of more water from the Idukki reservoir

Kerala reels under severe floods, rains leave 29 dead, 54,000 homeless
Updated On : 10 Aug 2018 | 8:55 PM IST

Kerala floods: 26 dead, army deployed after red alert in several districts

The Idukki district administration has restricted tourists from visiting hilly areas and movement of heavy goods carriers also has been restricted

Kerala floods: 26 dead, army deployed after red alert in several districts
Updated On : 10 Aug 2018 | 5:14 PM IST