Kerala floods: Kochi naval airbase to open for commercial passenger flights from Monday
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Kochi naval airbase to open for commercial passenger flights from Monday

Firstpost  

The Centre has ordered the Kochi Naval airbase for the operation of commercial planes after the Kochi airport has halted all flights after the floods hit Kerala New Delhi: In the wake of massive floods in Kerala, the Centre on Sunday decided to open Kochi Naval airstrip for use by commercial aircraft by Monday and deploy five more choppers, taking the total number of aircraft used for rescue and relief to 96. In unprecedented relief efforts being mobilised under the instructions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 67 helicopters, 24 aircraft, 548 motorboats and thousands of rescue personnel from Indian Navy, Army, Air Force, National Disaster Response Force, Coast Guard, other Central Armed Police Forces have been pressed into service to rescue and evacuate people from submerged areas to relief camps and for distribution of relief materials. The meeting also reviewed various measures to restore power lines, petrol pumps, LPG, health facilities, and to provide necessary medicines, food and fodder etc with full support from the central ministries. The meeting discussed in a video conference with the Chief Secretary of Kerala the current flood situation and deployment of rescue teams, motorboats, helicopters, life jacket; provision of food, water and medicines and restoration of power, telecom and transport links wherever they were disrupted, the statement said.

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Kochi-bound Air Arabia flight from UAE suffers hydraulic failure, lands safely amid full emergency at airport
2 years, 6 months ago

Kochi-bound Air Arabia flight from UAE suffers hydraulic failure, lands safely amid full emergency at airport

India TV News  

Highlights Full emergency was declared at Kochi airport after flight from UAE suffered hydraulic failure Air Arabia flight from Sharjah landed safely, all passengers, crew were safe Kochi airport has withdrawn the emergency, normal operations resumed Air Arabia Flight Emergency: A full emergency was declared for Kochi-bound Air Arabia flight from Sharjah after a hydraulic failure. "A full emergency was …

Plastic-less campaign launched in Kochi
2 years, 6 months ago

Plastic-less campaign launched in Kochi

The Hindu  

Mayor M. Anilkumar has called for concerted efforts by the scientific world and companies for developing alternatives to plastic. He was speaking after launching the ‘Plastic-less Kochi’ campaign as part of the Heal Kochi project at Subhash Bose Park here on Friday. The inauguration of the project for distribution of steel water bottles to 500 students was done by BPCL …

Kerala flood latest updates: Over 25 dead due to heavy rains; Idduki, Kottayam worst hit
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala flood latest updates: Over 25 dead due to heavy rains; Idduki, Kottayam worst hit

Hindustan Times  

Rainfall in Kerala continued to disrupt normal life in the southern state on Sunday, with as many as 21 people losing their lives to rain-related incidents so far and dozens of others missing after flash floods and landslides in multiple regions. The rainfall situation has also partially subsided in central Kerala but the threat of landslides and severe waterlogging across …

NDRF team on standby to meet emergencies
3 years, 8 months ago

NDRF team on standby to meet emergencies

The Hindu  

An National Disaster Response Force team comprising 28 personnel arrived in Kochi to step up flood relief efforts and to rescue people from affected areas. Dalphine of the Pashchima Kochi Theera Samrakshana Samiti, an NGO, sought urgent steps by government agencies to save life and property of people residing in Chellanam, considering the fast-deteriorating situation. Walls, shutter gates People in …

Kochi: Rlys to study flood woes
5 years, 2 months ago

Kochi: Rlys to study flood woes

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: With the authorities including Kochi Corporation repeatedly failing to tackle water-logging near South railway station premises, the railways have decided to conduct a study on its own to arrive at a concrete solution which it hopes to implement with the help of the civic agencies. Unlike in the past, new areas like Pullepaddy region got inundated this time over, …

Kerala rains | As it happened: Kerala govt announces flood relief package; ₹10,000 immediate aid
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rains | As it happened: Kerala govt announces flood relief package; ₹10,000 immediate aid

The Hindu  

After a brief respite, rains lashed several parts of Kerala on August 14 under the influence of the ‘vigorous’ South West Monsoon as the death toll in its second spell rose to 102 with 37 people missing. The State government said a total of102 people lost their lives in floods and landslides, triggered by the second spell of monsoon, since …

Kerala floods: Rains subdue, Kochi airport reopened, massive relief work begins
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala floods: Rains subdue, Kochi airport reopened, massive relief work begins

Live Mint  

Rainfall activity in Kerala has eased following three days of torrential downpour that has left a trail of destruction, killing 60 people so far and displacing 227333 people into 1551 relief camps across the state. The government expects to end rescue operations on Sunday and focus on sending food and essential materials to relief camps on a war-footing, said chief …

Flight operations from Kochi airport to resume from Sunday
5 years, 5 months ago

Flight operations from Kochi airport to resume from Sunday

Live Mint  

Flight operations from the Kochi international airport here will resume at 12 noon on Sunday, an airport official said. Airlines are instructed to facilitate services accordingly," a Cochin International Airport Limited Spokesperson told reporters here Saturday. The Kochi International airport had on Friday suspended all operations till Sunday as the runway area in the airport was waterlogged due to floods. …

Kerala floods updates: Red alert in 8 districts, death toll rises to 46
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala floods updates: Red alert in 8 districts, death toll rises to 46

India Today  

Massive rains over the last two days in Kerala have led to many deaths and caused a landslide in Nilambur region of Malappuram district, in which reportedly over 40 people are stranded. #WATCH Pregnant woman rescued in flood-hit Palakkad district's Agali, in Kerala pic.twitter.com/hWcdvdkPYC ANI August 10, 2019 5:40 pm: Death toll in Kerala rises to 46 Kozhikode: 12 Wayanad: …

Kerala rains: Kochi International Airport suspends flight operations till Sunday
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rains: Kochi International Airport suspends flight operations till Sunday

India TV News  

All flight operations at Kochi International Airport were suspended on Friday after the runway was heavy waterlogged due to floods. "Kochi Airport closes operations till 1500 hrs of Sunday," a statement issued by the Airport said. The operations were suspended as there was a rise in water level in Periyar river and a canal adjacent to the airport due to …

Kerala rains: Kochi International Airport suspends all operations till Sunday due to heavy waterlogging
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rains: Kochi International Airport suspends all operations till Sunday due to heavy waterlogging

Firstpost  

The Kochi International Airport suspended all operations till Sunday as the runway area in the airport is waterlogged due to flood, the airport authorities said. Kochi: The Kochi International Airport on Friday suspended all operations till Sunday as the runway area in the airport is waterlogged due to flood, the airport authorities said. “Kochi Airport closes operations till 1500 hrs …

Kerala rains: Kochi airport shut for few days
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rains: Kochi airport shut for few days

Live Mint  

Amid heavy rainfall in Kerala, operations at the Cochin International Airport in Kochi were suspended till Sunday 3 pm. The official Twitter handle of Kerala CM tweeted, "CIAL has informed that the operations of the Cochin International Airport, Kochi will remain suspended till 1500 hrs of Sunday." "As the apron area is water logged due to the flood, all aircraft …

Indian Navy to take up restoration work in two villages in Kerala's flood-hit Ernakulam district
6 years, 4 months ago

Indian Navy to take up restoration work in two villages in Kerala's flood-hit Ernakulam district

Firstpost  

Indian Navy has selected two villages in Kerala based on inputs received from the local administration and visits by naval officials Kochi: The navy would undertake reconstruction work in two flood-hit areas in Ernakulam district, navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said in Kochi on Wednesday. Admiral Lanba was addressing a gathering at flood ravaged Muttinakam village near Kochi after reviewing …

Kochi airport resumes operations after 14 days
6 years, 4 months ago

Kochi airport resumes operations after 14 days

Live Mint  

Kochi: The Kochi airport resumed operations this afternoon, a fortnight after it was shut due to floods that wreaked havoc across Kerala. The airport has commenced full-scale operations -- both international and domestic -- with an Indigo flight from Ahmedabad making the first landing at around 2.05 pm, said a spokesperson of the CIAL, the company that operates it. The …

Kerala Floods: Kochi airport resumes operations after 15 days; flight from Ahmedabad first to land in two weeks
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: Kochi airport resumes operations after 15 days; flight from Ahmedabad first to land in two weeks

Firstpost  

Kochi airport which had been shut since more than two weeks due to incessant rains and flooding, re-opened on Wednesday. Cochin International Airport Limited, which had been non-functional since 14 August due to incessant rains and flooding, resumed operations on Tuesday, reports said. Indigo flight 667 from Ahmedabad was the first flight to land at the airport in two weeks. …

Kerala floods: Rs 600 cr only advance aid, clarifies Centre; additional assistance will be released from NDRF funds
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Rs 600 cr only advance aid, clarifies Centre; additional assistance will be released from NDRF funds

Firstpost  

The Centre on Thursday clarified that Rs 600 crore released for tackling the flood situation in Kerala was only an advance assistance, and additional funds would be released from the National Disaster Response Fund on assessment of the damages in the flood-hit state as per laid down procedure. Thiruvananthapuram: The Centre on Thursday clarified that Rs 600 crore released for …

Kerala, After The Flood: Govt takes up massive task of cleaning houses, public spaces; electricians, plumbers also deployed
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Govt takes up massive task of cleaning houses, public spaces; electricians, plumbers also deployed

Firstpost  

With flood waters receding from most of the places, the Kerala government has taken up the massive task of cleaning houses and public places filled with slush left behind by the massive deluge that claimed 231 lives, besides causing large-scale destruction. Thiruvananthapuram: With flood waters receding from most of the places, the Kerala government has taken up the massive task …

Cochin airport to reopen on 29 August, officials say 90 percent staff got affected by Kerala floods
6 years, 4 months ago

Cochin airport to reopen on 29 August, officials say 90 percent staff got affected by Kerala floods

Firstpost  

Cochin International Airport which was shut on 15 August due to Kerala floods, will reopen on 29 August Kochi: Flight operations from the flood-hit international airport, which was rendered non functional for over a week, will resume from 29 August instead of 26 August as announced earlier. “The decision to extend the date was taken at a meeting at Cochin …

Indian Navy calls off rescue operations in Kerala
6 years, 4 months ago

Indian Navy calls off rescue operations in Kerala

India Today  

The Southern Naval Command, today, recalled all rescue teams deployed for Kerala. Operation Madad was launched on August 9 to assist the Kerala state administration to undertake disaster relief operations. No help: Swami Chakrapani's Kerala flood relief advice belongs in the trash Moreover, two ships of the Western Naval Command, INS Mysore and INS Mumbai, also arrived at Kochi with …

Kochi airport to function from Aug. 26
6 years, 4 months ago

Kochi airport to function from Aug. 26

The Hindu  

Kerala’s busiest airport at Kochi is getting ready to resume operations on August 26 after being shut last week following severe flooding of the facility. The rise in water levels damaged the terminal building, the runway, crucial navigation equipment and washed away a third of the perimeter wall, causing an estimated loss of ₹250 crore, officials said. The instrument landing …

Kerala floods: Cochin International Airport suffers massive loss of over Rs 220 crore, expected to reopen from August 26
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Cochin International Airport suffers massive loss of over Rs 220 crore, expected to reopen from August 26

India TV News  

The Cochin International Airport has suffered an estimated loss of more than Rs 220 crores in the floods, an official said on Tuesday. He added that the CIAL management has launched rebuilding of the damaged infrastructure including 2.5 kilometre long airport walls that collapse following the relentless overflow of the Periyar river. The runway, taxi bay, duty-free shops and other …

Kerala floods: Commercial flight operations commence from naval airport in Kochi, train services yet to achieve normalcy
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Commercial flight operations commence from naval airport in Kochi, train services yet to achieve normalcy

Firstpost  

Small aircraft are being operated from the naval airport as the Kochi International Airport has shut operations till 26 August following flooding in the heavy rains. Thiruvananthapuram: Commercial flight operations from the naval airport at Kochi commenced on Monday with the first Air India flight from Bengaluru arriving on Monday morning. Skeletal services were run between Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram and …

Flights begin from Kochi Naval airport as Kerala limps back to normalcy
6 years, 4 months ago

Flights begin from Kochi Naval airport as Kerala limps back to normalcy

Live Mint  

Thiruvananthapuram: Commercial flights from the Naval base at Kochi commenced today with the first Air India flight from Bengaluru arriving this morning. Small aircraft are being operated from the naval airport as the Kochi airport has shut operations till 26 August following flooding in the heavy rains. Rehabilitation will be the next big focus of the state government with most …

Kerala floods: Indian Navy carries over 70 tonnes worth relief materials from Mysuru, Karwar to aid flood victims
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Indian Navy carries over 70 tonnes worth relief materials from Mysuru, Karwar to aid flood victims

Firstpost  

Indian Navy has been carrying tonnes of relief materials from all over the country to flood-hit Kerala to aid the victims Kochi: As the massive floods continue to wreak havoc in the state of Kerala, the Western Naval Command on Sunday sailed Indian Naval Ship Mysore with relief material to provide assistance to the flood-hit state. On the night of …

Kerala Floods LIVE: Centre Exempts GST on Aid Material, Vijayan Says 10 Lakh Still in Relief Camps
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods LIVE: Centre Exempts GST on Aid Material, Vijayan Says 10 Lakh Still in Relief Camps

News 18  

Kerala Flood LIVE: Health authorities prepared defences against the spread of disease in flood-hit Kerala on Monday as water receded and a huge clean-up gathered pace after the worst floods in a century killed more than 350 people. Union tourism minister KJ Alphons said that over a million people are in relief camps across the state and rescue operations are …

Kerala floods: Situation improving, NCMC told; another review meet today
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Situation improving, NCMC told; another review meet today

India TV News  

The Kerala government on Sunday informed the National Crisis Management Committee that the situation in the flood-ravaged state was gradually improving, even as some rainfall was forecast for the coastal state from Monday onwards. Kerala flood: Tales of bravery and kindness bring smiles to stranded in rain, deluge India Meteorological Department's Additional Director General Mritunjay Mohapatra said, yesterday the state …

Kerala floods: Air India arm to operate flights to Kochi from Monday
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Air India arm to operate flights to Kochi from Monday

Live Mint  

Palakkad, Kerala: Air India subsidiary Alliance Air will from Monday operate several flights connecting Kochi to other key South Indian cities, including Bengaluru and Coimbatore, from the Kochi naval base. An official statement from the civil aviation ministry said that Alliance Air will operate 70-seater aircraft on these routes. Earlier, air safety watchdog the Directorate General of Civil Aviation had …

Kerala floods: Real test begins once waters recede as state would have to battle ravaged economy, threat of epidemics
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Real test begins once waters recede as state would have to battle ravaged economy, threat of epidemics

Firstpost  

Resources that the tiny state of Kerala can mobilise are very limited. Following Home Minister Rajnath Singh and a central team’s visit to the flood-ravaged state, an interim relief of Rs 100 crore was promised as against Rs 1,220 crore demanded by the state. A statement issued by the Union home ministry in response to Kerala government’s demand for assistance …

Cabinet Secretary-led committee reviews Kerala flood situation
6 years, 4 months ago

Cabinet Secretary-led committee reviews Kerala flood situation

India TV News  

The National Crisis Management Committee on Saturday reviewed the ongoing rescue and relief operations in the flood-affected areas of Kerala and sought proper coordination and distribution of the relief materials, as per an official statement. The meeting also reviewed various measures to restore power lines, petrol pumps, LPG, health facilities, and to provide necessary medicines, food and fodder with support …

Kerala floods: With thousands stranded and rescue efforts lacking, humanitarian crisis looms large in Chengannur
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: With thousands stranded and rescue efforts lacking, humanitarian crisis looms large in Chengannur

Firstpost  

Four people have been confirmed dead in the floods in Kerala’s Pandanad village, and lack of coordination in rescue efforts has made matters worse. Editor’s note: Described as one of the worst since 1924 by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the rains in Kerala have left over 350 dead and rendered thousands of people homeless. In a multi-part series, Firstpost will …

2018 Kerala floods: here is how you can help
6 years, 4 months ago

2018 Kerala floods: here is how you can help

The Hindu  

The Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund A direct bank transfer can be made to this fund. Account name: Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund Account number: 67319948232 Bank: State Bank of India IFSC: SBIN0070028 SWIFT code: SBININBBT08 Government control rooms The district collectorates and government offices in these places are also points for dropping relief materials. Thiruvananthapuram : The Principal Secretary …

Kerala floods: DGCA asks airlines to run additional flights after Kochi airport closure, advises them to cap fares
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: DGCA asks airlines to run additional flights after Kochi airport closure, advises them to cap fares

Firstpost  

Scheduled domestic airlines have also been advised to ensure that airfares for flights in Kerala and nearby airports are kept at an optimal level proportionate to sector distance. Thiruvananthapuram: To avoid any inconvenience in travelling, Directorate General of Civil Aviation has asked scheduled domestic airlines to mount additional flights to Kerala after the closure of the Kochi airport. “Out of …

Tragedy of Kerala floods unfolds: Bodies found floating, roads cut off, food and medicines scarce
6 years, 4 months ago

Tragedy of Kerala floods unfolds: Bodies found floating, roads cut off, food and medicines scarce

Hindustan Times  

At least 23 more deaths were reported across rain-devastated Kerala on Saturday with 15 bodies of the victims seen floating on flood waters even as rescue and relief operations continued across the state on a war-footing. Prime minister Narendra Modi, who had reached the state on Friday night, announced an interim relief of Rs 500 crore for Kerala after holding …

In Pics: Flood fury in Kerala; extensive rescue, relief operations underway
6 years, 4 months ago

In Pics: Flood fury in Kerala; extensive rescue, relief operations underway

India TV News  

Massive relief and rescue operationa are being conducted in flood-hit Kerala, which is reeling under the wrath of torrential rains, which has so far claimed over 100 lives. Kozhikode: People engage in flood rescue work after Kakkayam dam was opened following heavy monsoon rainfall, in Kozhikode on Thursday, Aug 16, 2018. Kochi: Air Force personnel carry out rescue operations at …

Kerala flood: Death toll rises to 74; Rahul Gandhi calls PM Modi, urges him to announce special package
6 years, 5 months ago

Kerala flood: Death toll rises to 74; Rahul Gandhi calls PM Modi, urges him to announce special package

India TV News  

As major parts of Kerala remain inundated following record rains in the last few days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked the Defence Ministry to step up the flood relief and rescue operations. Congress president Rahul Gandhi also spoke to PM Modi requesting him to increase deployment for Army and Navy personnel for flood relief and rescue operations in …

Narendra Modi discusses Kerala flood situation with Pinarayi Vijayan, asks Ministry of Defence to expand relief operations in state
6 years, 5 months ago

Narendra Modi discusses Kerala flood situation with Pinarayi Vijayan, asks Ministry of Defence to expand relief operations in state

Firstpost  

A government release said Vijayan spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the grave situation in Kerala following the rains New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning spoke to Kerala Chief Minister Pinaryi Vijayan to discuss flood situation in the state. He also asked the Defence Ministry to step up the rescue and …

Kerala floods: Navy deploys 21 rescue and diving teams with Gemini boats on Day 7 of Operation Madad
6 years, 5 months ago

Kerala floods: Navy deploys 21 rescue and diving teams with Gemini boats on Day 7 of Operation Madad

Firstpost  

On the seventh day of Operation Madad to provide relief from the Kerala floods, Southern Naval Command deployed 21 rescue and diving teams with Gemini boats in flood-hit state as the monsoon has intensified. Kochi: On the seventh day of Operation Madad, Southern Naval Command deployed 21 rescue and diving teams with Gemini boats in flood-hit Kerala as the monsoon …

Kerala floods: India Navy deploys 21 teams for rescue operation
6 years, 5 months ago

Kerala floods: India Navy deploys 21 teams for rescue operation

ABP News  

Kochi, Aug 16 : On the seventh day of Operation Madad, Southern Naval Command deployed 21 rescue and diving teams with Gemini boats in flood-hit Kerala as the monsoon has intensified in the state. Overall, five naval teams with five Gemini boats were deployed at different places in Wayanad district. The Wayanad team was employed for assisting the civil administration …

Kerala floods shut Kochi airport till Saturday
6 years, 5 months ago

Kerala floods shut Kochi airport till Saturday

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: The Kochi airport suspended all operations till Saturday after rains hit transport services in the state. “Kochi Airport operations temporarily suspended till 18th 2pm since the inflow of water is still on a raising trend. An official statement said the state government would soon approach the civil aviation ministry to allow small flights to Kochi to land at the …

Kerala MPs demand floods to be declared natural calamity, seek Central aid for rehabilitation
6 years, 5 months ago

Kerala MPs demand floods to be declared natural calamity, seek Central aid for rehabilitation

Firstpost  

Initiating a discussion in the Lok Sabha, CPM leader P Karunakaran said this is one of the worst floods in the history of Kerala and about 120 people have already lost their lives New Delhi: Terming the flood situation in Kerala as “severe”, the opposition today asked the government to declare the situation a natural calamity and provide funds for …

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