Kerala Rains

IMD issues 'orange alert' of heavy rainfall for three Kerala districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued an 'orange alert' for three southern districts of Kerala. The orange alert indicates very heavy rainfall of 6 cm to 20 cm. Very heavy rainfall (12-20 cm in 24 hours) is likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Pathanamthitta and Idukki today (Thursday), an IMD statement said. Similarly, very heavy rainfall is likely to hit Kottayam along with Pathanamthitta and Idukki on Friday, it said. The statement said rain or thundershower is likely at most places for the next five days under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over south Tamil Nadu and the neighbourhood. Northeast monsoon has been active over Kerala and rain occurred at most places in Kerala and at a few places in Lakshadweep in the last 24 hours, it added.

IMD issues red alert for heavy rains in four southern districts of Kerala

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in four southern districts of Kerala in the coming days

Roof of Panoli Ayappa temple collapses due to heavy rain in Kerala's Kannur

The roof of the temple was shattered after a coconut tree fell on it following incessant rain. The walkway of the temple has also been damaged

Mullaperiyar, Banasursagar dams still releasing water; rains predicted

Major dams like Mullaperiyar and Banasursagar are still open and discharging water downstream with the IMD predicting widespread and isolated heavy rainfall in Kerala during the day and on August 11

Kerala: After Cheruthoni dam, more dams opened following red alerts

Even though rains have subsided in Kerala, various dams across the state continue to discharge excess water on Monday after red alerts have been issued as the water level has breached upper rule curve

Kerala rains: Government cautions against spread of contagious diseases

As widespread rains lash Kerala, the state government cautioned people against the spread of various contagious diseases including air and water-borne, zoonotic and vector-borne infections.

Kerala rains: 18 deaths, thousands displaced, many properties damaged

Landslides and flash floods in Kerala triggered by heavy rains killed 18 people in the last few days, damaged hundreds of properties and displaced thousands to relief camps, the state government said

Kerala rains: State economy takes a beating amid change in weather pattern

Preliminary industry estimates suggest losses of Rs 200 cr at least over last 4 days; no respite for state as 10 districts put on red alert

Kerala rain: Death toll reaches 13, several districts under red alert

Heavy rain continued in Kerala on the fourth day also, though the intensity appeared to have lessened. The death toll has reached 13, and red alert has been sounded in 3 of 14 districts of the state

Kerala rains: Authorities suspect landslide in forest; people cautioned

The disaster management authorities on Tuesday advised the citizens to be cautious as they suspected a landslide in the Kannavam forest in Kerala's Kannur district.

Heavy rains, landslides in Kerala; IMD issues red alert in 10 districts

As incessant rains continue to lash Kerala with reports of landslides and rising river water levels in some parts of the state, the IMD issued red alert in 10 districts on Tuesday.

IMD issues yellow alert predicting heavy rain in Kerala for next 5 days

A yellow alert has been issued in 11 districts of the state, excluding Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, and Kollam

Monsoon likely to hit Kerala coast within next 2-3 days, says IMD

Heavy downpour unlikely and rains will remain within range in Kerala and Andhra; making this a weak onset

Kerala receives heavy rainfall; water levels rise in dams, roads submerged

With heavy rains lashing various parts of Kerala since Saturday night, water level reached the red alert level in various dams in the state and several roads were submerged by Sunday morning.

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India Meteorological Department issues Orange alert for 11 Kerala districts

The IMD on Tuesday issued an Orange alert for 11 districts of Kerala indicating heavy rainfall.

Idamalayar, Pampa reservoirs in Kerala opened after water level increase

The sluice gates of Idamalayar and Pampa reservoirs were opened early on Tuesday

Rains: Death toll in Kerala rises to 22, Centre offers assistance

The death toll in incidents related to heavy rains in Kerala rose to 22 on Sunday while Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered assistance to the state

Kerala rains: PM Modi speaks with CM Vijayan to discuss situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and discussed the situation in the wake of heavy rains and landslides in the state. The toll from disastrous flooding caused by heavy rains and landslides in hilly areas of two central Kerala districts rose to 18 as rescue workers recovered more bodies from the rubbles on Sunday. "Spoke to Kerala CM Shri @vijayanpinarayi and discussed the situation in the wake of heavy rains and landslides in Kerala. Authorities are working on the ground to assist the injured and affected," Modi tweeted. "I pray for everyone's safety and well-being," he said. "It is saddening that some people have lost their lives due to heavy rains and landslides in Kerala. Condolences to the bereaved families," Modi said in another tweet. State Revenue Minister K Rajan said the rescue workers have recovered 15 bodies from the debris and slush of the landslides that had hit various places of Idukki and Kottayam districts on .

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