Situation worsens in Kerala as incessant rains continue; shutters of 35 dams open for the first time in history
6 years, 5 months ago

Situation worsens in Kerala as incessant rains continue; shutters of 35 dams open for the first time in history

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Heavy rains in Kerala since Tuesday filled the reservoirs of the dams to full capacity, and the fresh bout of rainfall on Wednesday claimed 21 lives and disrupted life in 12 of the 14 districts. The heavy rain in Kerala since Tuesday filled the reservoirs of the dams to full capacity, and the fresh bout of rainfall on Wednesday claimed 21 lives, including seven members of a family, in a landslide in Malappuram district, and disrupted life in 12 of the 14 districts. The rising water level in the Mullaperiyar Dam has fueled the simmering tension between the two states, with Tamil Nadu unwillingly agreeing to consider the Kerala government’s request to reduce the storage level in the reservoir to 139 feet. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan had taken up the matter with his Tamil Nadu counterpart Edappadi K Palaniswami, given the incessant rain in the catchment areas of the dam.

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Chennai Weather Update: Isolated rain in Tamil Nadu boosts water levels in dams
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Chennai Weather Update: Isolated rain in Tamil Nadu boosts water levels in dams

India Today  

The rainy season in Tamil Nadu has turned into a growing concern, with more rainfall expected to lash parts of the state. This rainfall has played a crucial role in replenishing water levels in irrigation tanks and dams across Tamil Nadu. According to the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department, the storage in irrigation tanks has been significantly improved. The India …

Heavy rain brings copious storage into dams in Virudhunagar district
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1 month ago

Heavy rain brings copious storage into dams in Virudhunagar district

The Hindu  

Two days of rainfall reported in Virudhunagar district and Western Ghats of neighbouring Tenkasi district since Friday brought copious inflow to the dams in Virudhunagar district. Though the storage in all dams got swelled significantly, the officials had to discharge water from at least four dams -- Periyar Pilavakkal, Vemabakottai, Irukkangudi and Golwarpatti -- as a precautionary measure on Friday …

Rain for three days increases storage in Mullaperiyar dam by about 10 feet, says Minister
1 month ago

Rain for three days increases storage in Mullaperiyar dam by about 10 feet, says Minister

The Hindu  

In just three days of rainfall, the storage level in Mullaperiyar dam had increased by about 10 feet, said Rural Development Minister I Periasamy here on Sunday. “If the same trend continued for the next six or seven days, the Vaigai dam may reach its maximum level of 71 feet,” he added. The people were safe largely during the rains, …

Rain batters Nellai, Vadakku Kodaimelalagian channel breached
1 month ago

Rain batters Nellai, Vadakku Kodaimelalagian channel breached

New Indian Express  

TIRUNELVELI/KANNIYAKUMARI: Heavy rain battered Tirunelveli district for the second consecutive day, damaging crops in Cheranmahadevei areas. Due to breaches in Vadakku Kodaimelalagian channel in VK Puram area, water entered low-lying areas in Marutham Nager and Thiruvalluvar Nager on Saturday. According to sources, over 120 hectares of banana crops were damaged in various places of Ambasamudram and Cheranmahadevi taluks, including Kallidaikurichi, …

Tamil Nadu: Rains continue to lash parts of state, waterlogging in parts of Tirunelveli reported
1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: Rains continue to lash parts of state, waterlogging in parts of Tirunelveli reported

India TV News  

Widespread rains continued to lash parts of Tamil Nadu on Friday. Several areas in Thiruvannamalai, which had experienced mud slips atleast four times when Cyclone Fengal crossed the Tamil Nadu and Karaikal coast on November 30, and some parts in the southern districts, as well, were swarmed by swathes of water. Following a sudden increase in the inflows into the …

Flood alert issued as Tamil Nadu's Poondi reservoir nears full capacity
1 month ago

Flood alert issued as Tamil Nadu's Poondi reservoir nears full capacity

India Today  

Heavy rain in Chennai and surrounding districts has filled reservoirs to their maximum levels, prompting authorities to issue a flood alert. The Water Resources Department has released 1,000 cucuses of water from the Poondi reservoir into the Kosasthalaiyar River as a precaution. On Thursday morning, Poondi reservoir’s water level stood at 34.05 feet, just one foot shy of its full …

Tamil Nadu State admin failed Dam management test
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu State admin failed Dam management test

New Indian Express  

After days of keeping weather experts on their toes, cyclone Fengal made landfall on the Tamil Nadu coast over the past weekend and left several districts and Puducherry reeling by dumping close to 50 cm of rains within 24 hours in some places. While Chennai, the habitual victim of the northeast monsoon’s fury, was spared this time, people in Villupuram, …

Tamil Nadu: Controversy Over Sathanur Dam Water Release During Cyclone Fengal
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: Controversy Over Sathanur Dam Water Release During Cyclone Fengal

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:Even as the government machinery and people of the State were struggling to overcome the crisis caused by the unprecedented rains brought by Cyclone Fengal, another controversy has broken out over the opening of the Sathanur dam with the opposition parties claiming that 1.68 lakh square feet of water per second was released without warning and the government categorically denying …

Anger overflows as rains flood villages in Villupuram, Puducherry
1 month, 1 week ago

Anger overflows as rains flood villages in Villupuram, Puducherry

New Indian Express  

VILLUPURAM/PUDUCHERRY: Incessant rain coupled with the opening of the Sathanur dam have led to the flooding of over 300 villages in Villupuram, with thousands of people stranded in their homes on Monday. Due to the flooding, Collector C Palani announced one-day holiday for schools and colleges on Tuesday in Villupuram while Kallakurichi Collector MS Prasanth announced leave for schools and …

Tamil Nadu: Rain lashes parts of Tiruvallur city, Chennai, schools closed
2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Rain lashes parts of Tiruvallur city, Chennai, schools closed

India TV News  

Intermittent, widespread rains lashed Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, bringing residential neighbourhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic congestion besides affecting public transport services. In light of the heavy rain forecast, holiday has been declared for all schools in Chennai Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, …

Flood Alert: 15 Villages Along River Sathanur Face Heavy Rainfall
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Flood Alert: 15 Villages Along River Sathanur Face Heavy Rainfall

The Hindu  

Water from the Sathanur dam in Tiruvannamalai has been released for the third time this month, with a total inflow of 3,630 cusecs per second. The water has reached 114.50 feet, exceeding the dam's capacity of 119 feet. The villages along the riverbank have been issued a flood alert due to the rising water levels.

Heavy Rains Expected in Andhra Pradesh, Water Levels at Risk
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy Rains Expected in Andhra Pradesh, Water Levels at Risk

New Indian Express  

Officials are concerned as Andhra Pradesh braces for more rains in the coming days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall in parts of the State, with storage levels of reservoirs currently high. Officials are worried that heavy inflows could be difficult to handle, especially with reservoirs already full from recent rains.

Deficient monsoon: Dams witness sharp dip in water levels
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Deficient monsoon: Dams witness sharp dip in water levels

Hindustan Times  

Water levels in the Bhakra, Pong, and Ranjit Sagar Dams are significantly lower this year compared to the same period last year owing to a deficient monsoon, the Central Water Commission report revealed. Additionally, the power demand rose compared to last year with all four units of the 800MW Ranjit Sagar Dam operating at full capacity to meet the state’s …

Water Levels in Godavari Surge, Prompting Urgent Warnings
4 months ago

Water Levels in Godavari Surge, Prompting Urgent Warnings

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The water level in the Godavari River is rising at an alarming rate, prompting the water resources authorities to issue an initial warning. As of 7:00 pm Tuesday, the water level at the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in Dowleswaram had reached 11.75 feet, with a discharge of 10.01 lakh cusecs. Authorities anticipate further increases in water levels and are …

Andhra Pradesh: High Flood Alert at Prakasam Barrage
4 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh: High Flood Alert at Prakasam Barrage

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Krishna river is in spate as over 9.94 lakh cusecs of water is being discharged from Prakasam barrage downstream into the sea here at 10 pm on Monday. The water resources authorities said they were getting an inflow of 9.94 lakh cusecs of water from upstream projects forcing them to lift all 70 gates to release water downstream. …

Gujarat flood toll rises to 28, with over 40,000 displaced
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat flood toll rises to 28, with over 40,000 displaced

Hindustan Times  

Several regions in Gujarat were facing acute flood situation as heavy rainfall lashed parts of the western state for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, with Vadodara city being the worst-affected urban pocket where some areas were submerged under 10 to 12 feet of water. Rain-related incidents have claimed at least 28 lives in Gujarat in the last three days, …

Heavy rains lash Kurnool district, streams and canals overflow
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rains lash Kurnool district, streams and canals overflow

The Hindu  

Kurnool district experienced substantial rainfall from Monday night to Tuesday morning, causing streams and canals to overflow in several areas, particularly in the Western parts of the region. Flood waters also overflowed on the Hagari and Vedavati rivers in Holagunda mandal, severely impacting traffic toward Kadapa, Hyderabad, and Karnataka. The heavy rainfall in Pattikonda is expected to bring significant flood …

Kerala Opposition Leader says ‘water for Tamil Nadu and security for Kerala’ policy should guide construction of new dam at Mullaperiyar
5 months ago

Kerala Opposition Leader says ‘water for Tamil Nadu and security for Kerala’ policy should guide construction of new dam at Mullaperiyar

The Hindu  

Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said a policy of “water for Tamil Nadu and security for Kerala” should guide the construction of a new dam at Mullaperiyar. Mr. Satheesan said Tamil Nadu feared Kerala had proposed a new dam to reduce its share of water from Mullaperiyar. UDF meet to discuss issue Mr. Satheesan said the Mullaperiyar …

Plea in SC seeks lowering of water level in Mullaperiyar dam in view of Wayanad disaster
5 months ago

Plea in SC seeks lowering of water level in Mullaperiyar dam in view of Wayanad disaster

The Hindu  

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court to bring down the permissible water level of the British-era Mullaperiyar dam, situated in the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats in Kerala, from 142 feet to 120 feet to obviate the possibility of the dam breaching. “In view of the recent tragedy that occurred in Wayanad, the water level of …

Water level in rivers rising as heavy rains lash parts of Punjab
5 months ago

Water level in rivers rising as heavy rains lash parts of Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Patiala Heavy rains lashed many parts of Punjab on Sunday inundating low-lying areas and causing traffic snarls besides bringing the mercury two to six notches below normal, according to the meteorological department. Heavy rains lashed many parts of Punjab on Sunday inundating low-lying areas and causing traffic snarls besides bringing the mercury two to six notches below normal, according to …

Worry grips Rourkela residents as Brahmani river swells, no flood scare yet
5 months, 1 week ago

Worry grips Rourkela residents as Brahmani river swells, no flood scare yet

New Indian Express  

ROURKELA: Residents of low-lying areas in Rourkela city are living in fear as Brahmani river is in spate as owing to incessant rains for the last few days. The water level of Brahmani is gradually rising due to continuous rainfall in its catchment areas over the last three days along with inflow of surplus water from Koel river. Sources said …

Kerala: Water level in Mullaperiyar stable, asserts district administration
5 months, 1 week ago

Kerala: Water level in Mullaperiyar stable, asserts district administration

New Indian Express  

IDUKKI: Busy battling the crisis triggered by the relentless rain and flooding over the past week, the Idukki administration is facing a new problem – the deluge of fake news sparked by incorrect reporting and rumours. Recently, fake messages, saying that the Mullaperiyar dam might burst, were circulated on social media, causing panic among people. In an official Facebook post, …

Mamata Banerjee urges Hemant Soren to monitor the water release from Jharkhand dams causing floods in southern Bengal
5 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee urges Hemant Soren to monitor the water release from Jharkhand dams causing floods in southern Bengal

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held talks with her Jharkhand counterpart Hemant Soren on Sunday to discuss the excessive water flow from the Damodar Valley Corporation dams in Jharkhand, which is causing a flood-like situation in many parts of southern Bengal. When the Tenughat dam, which is managed by the Jharkhand government, releases water, pressure also increases on the …

Krishna river flows close to danger level as Maharashtra releases water, threatens flash floods in north Karnataka region
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Krishna river flows close to danger level as Maharashtra releases water, threatens flash floods in north Karnataka region

Hindustan Times  

The Krishna river, often regarded as the lifeline of North Karnataka, is facing a significant increase in water inflow from Maharashtra as this unexpected surge has led to the river swelling beyond its danger level, sparking concerns of potential flooding, officials familiar with the matter The water level of the Krishna river increased at an alarming rate amid continuous heavy …

Telangana: Godavari in Spate; Authorities Sound Second Warning
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana: Godavari in Spate; Authorities Sound Second Warning

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: With the rise in water level in the Godavari River at Ramannagudem of Eturnagaram mandal due to heavy inflow of floodwater, the authorities sounded second warning here in Mulugu district on Saturday. In Wazedu mandal, vehicular movement came to a halt for 12 days with national highway 163 badly damaged due to heavy inflow of floodwater from the Gandimari …

First time in season, heavy rain in Pune prompts water discharge from Khadakwasla
5 months, 3 weeks ago

First time in season, heavy rain in Pune prompts water discharge from Khadakwasla

Hindustan Times  

With the catchment areas of dams in Pune receiving heavy rainfall, the stock in all four dams which provide water to Pune city has increased significantly in the last 48 hours. So much so that for the first time this monsoon, the irrigation department has released water from the Khadakwasla Dam into the Mutha River after the former’s stock reached …

Heavy Rains Flood Major Irrigation Projects in Telangana
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy Rains Flood Major Irrigation Projects in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: All major irrigation projects including Yellampalli, Kadam, Sathnala and Komaram Bheem received large inflows of water following heavy rains in upstream areas. Irrigation officials released excess water from Kadam project by lifting five gates following heavy inflows into the project. The Yellampalli project also received heavy inflows while water was discharged downstream into river Godavari from the SRSP. Pranahita …

Flood threat continues as inflows increase into Godavari
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Flood threat continues as inflows increase into Godavari

New Indian Express  

KHAMMAM : Flood water continued to rise in Godavari river at Bhadrachalam following heavy inflows from the upper catchment areas and Indravati river in Odisha. Besides this, the river received 59,300 cusecs of water from the Taliperu project following heavy inflows into the reservoir from Chhattisgarh. N Ramalaxmi, a resident of Kothapet in the town, said: ‘’It has become a …

Water level in Periyar below flood warning level as rain continues to lash Ernakulam
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Water level in Periyar below flood warning level as rain continues to lash Ernakulam

The Hindu  

Intermittent heavy rain continued to lash Ernakulam district on Thursday though no untoward incidents have been reported from any taluks so far. The authorities said that water level in the Periyar at monitoring stations such as Mangalappuzha, Marthandavarma and Kalady was below flood warning level on Thursday. The Indian Meteorological department has, in the meanwhile, said that Kerala and Lakshadweep …

Heavy rain causes extensive damage in Kannur; Pazhassi dam shutters opened
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Heavy rain causes extensive damage in Kannur; Pazhassi dam shutters opened

The Hindu  

Incessant rainfall has caused significant damage across Kannur district, leading to the opening of all 16 shutters of the Pazhassi dam to manage rising water levels. The dam saw an influx of 1,500 cubic meters per second from the forests bordering Kodagu and Kannur districts, with 1,460 cubic meters per second being released. Two camps each have been set up …

Bihar flood: Houses inundated in Muzaffarpur as Bagmati river swells
6 months ago

Bihar flood: Houses inundated in Muzaffarpur as Bagmati river swells

India TV News  

Hundreds of houses in Barri and Basghatta Panchayat of Muzaffarpur flooded due to a rapid rise in the water level of the Bagmati River. Water levels of Bihar rivers rise The Bihar government asked district administrations to remain alert as water levels of several rivers were rising, following continuous rainfall in the last few days. Recently, Disaster Management Department Additional …

Water level in Krishna rises
6 months, 1 week ago

Water level in Krishna rises

The Hindu  

The water level in the Krishna river rose on Monday as a result of the water release from Maharashtra and heavy rains in Belagavi and surrounding areas. “The rain run off added to this would mean around 7-8 tmcft of water reaching Almatti by Wednesday,” an Irrigation Department engineer said. As many as five bridge cum barrages were closed for …

Water levels of Bihar rivers rising due to rain, East, West Champaran residents relocated
6 months, 1 week ago

Water levels of Bihar rivers rising due to rain, East, West Champaran residents relocated

Hindustan Times  

Water level of different rivers in Bihar have started rising at several places due to torrential rain in the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. River Kosi is flowing above the danger level at Supaul and its surrounding areas like Basantpur, while in Khagaria and Beldaur area it has touched the warning level on Friday, Light to moderate rain …

Water level of rivers in Bihar rising due to incessant rain
6 months, 1 week ago

Water level of rivers in Bihar rising due to incessant rain

Hindustan Times  

Patna, Water level of different rivers in Bihar have started rising at several places due to torrential rain in the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. Water level of rivers in Bihar rising due to incessant rain Light to moderate rain was recorded in many districts, including Banka, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Buxar, Gaya, Jehanabad, Kaimur, Katihar, Khagaria, Munger, Nalanda, …

River levels rise in Gkp, orders issued to organise Rahat Chaupals
6 months, 1 week ago

River levels rise in Gkp, orders issued to organise Rahat Chaupals

Hindustan Times  

Continued increase in water level of all the important rivers, including Ghagra, Rapti and Budhi Rapti along with other small rivers, has put the district officials on their toes. For representation only Gorakhpur district magistrate Krishna Karunesh on Friday issued directives to all sub judicial magistrates and irrigation officers to hold Rahat Chaupals in their respective areas and to remain …

KRS dam breaches 100 feet mark, Kabini almost full following rain in Karnataka, Kerala
6 months, 1 week ago

KRS dam breaches 100 feet mark, Kabini almost full following rain in Karnataka, Kerala

The Hindu  

Water level at the Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir, in Mandya district of Karnataka, across the river Cauvery breached the 100 feet mark against the maximum level of 124.80 feet on July 5. This helped augment inflow into the KRS, which registered a 10 ft rise in the water level in a span of seven days. Authorities at the Cauvery Neeravari Nigama …

Water from Vaigai dam to be released on July 3 to irrigate first crops in Madurai, Dindigul districts
6 months, 1 week ago

Water from Vaigai dam to be released on July 3 to irrigate first crops in Madurai, Dindigul districts

The Hindu  

Water from Vaigai dam to irrigate the first crop across 45,041 acres of land under the double crop area in Madurai and Dindigul districts, will be released from July 3. As per norms, water to irrigate the first crop in these two districts can be released from the Vaigai dam any time after May 31, as and when the combined …

Haridwar: Heavy rain swells dry Sukhi river, vehicles swept away as water levels surge | VIDEO
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Haridwar: Heavy rain swells dry Sukhi river, vehicles swept away as water levels surge | VIDEO

India TV News  

Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Uttarakhand's Haridwar, with rising water levels in the Ganga River leading to vehicles floating and roads being submerged. It predicted that fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm and lightning are very likely over Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe, Lakshadweep, Gujarat state, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, …

Ganga water falls to alarming levels in Varanasi exposing riverbed
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ganga water falls to alarming levels in Varanasi exposing riverbed

Hindustan Times  

Due to the scorching heat in Varanasi and its adjoining areas from the last week of May to June 25, the Ganga water level has receded to alarming levels, exposing the riverbed at several ghats. The Ganga water level has receded to alarming levels Senior officials of Jal Kal expressed concern over the decreasing water level of the Ganga on …

Heavy rains leave trail of destruction in Kerala’s central Travancore region
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rains leave trail of destruction in Kerala’s central Travancore region

The Hindu  

From inundating roads to damaging crops, the heavy rains that is lashing Central Travancore in Kerala have left a trail of destruction across the region. In response to the heavy rains, the Kottayam District Collector has declared a holiday for all educational institutions in the district for June 26. Traffic along the Kottayam-Kumily route faced disruptions due to fallen trees, …

Andhra Pradesh: Dwindling water levels in reservoirs upset farmers
7 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh: Dwindling water levels in reservoirs upset farmers

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The water year 2023-24 progressed with inconsistent rains leaving farmers distressed. Meanwhile, water levels in various reservoirs of Andhra Pradesh as of June 3, are nearly half compared to last year. If season-wise statistics are analysed, the Southwest Monsoon received 15.2 per cent less rain than normal, and the Northeast Monsoon received 10.57 per cent less rainfall. Statistics from …

Assam seeing several rivers flowing above danger level: CWC
7 months, 1 week ago

Assam seeing several rivers flowing above danger level: CWC

The Hindu  

Several rivers in Assam continue to flow above the danger level amid incessant rain, according to the Central Water Commission. The commission's latest bulletin highlights critical water levels at various monitoring sites, indicating severe and above-normal flood situations. Three sites in Assam have severe flood situation where the water level is touching or exceeding the danger level but below the …

Severe waterlogging at Infopark Kochi: Bed profile study of Kadamprayar river in Kerala may help identify water flow issue
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Severe waterlogging at Infopark Kochi: Bed profile study of Kadamprayar river in Kerala may help identify water flow issue

The Hindu  

A bathymetry, or study of the ‘beds’ of waterbodies, may have to be conducted in Kadamprayar to verify whether the river bed has turned uneven, having potential repercussions for the smooth flow of water. Flooding on Infopark campus The need for such a study in Kadamprayar has emerged in the wake of severe waterlogging experienced on the Infopark Kochi campus …

Heavy rain brings misery in Kerala ahead of the onset of monsoon
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rain brings misery in Kerala ahead of the onset of monsoon

The Hindu  

The heavy rain that pounded the southern and central districts ahead of the onset of the monsoon aggravated the miseries of the people living in low-lying areas and adjacent to waterbodies in various places. Heavy rainfall exacerbated the situation in cities like Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi as chocked drains caused waterlogging on key roads and arterial stretches. As many as 50 …

Water level in TN's Pillur dam rises by 3.5 feet after heavy rain
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Water level in TN's Pillur dam rises by 3.5 feet after heavy rain

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: In the wake of relentless rainfall, the water level in the Pillur Dam has seen a remarkable increase of 3.5 feet in just a single day, said officials. The surge in water levels in the dams, particularly the Pillur Dam, is attributed to the continuous rainfall in the dam’s catchment areas. Presently, the water level in the Pillur Dam …

Water woes | A searing crisis in Karnataka and its IT capital, Bengaluru
10 months ago

Water woes | A searing crisis in Karnataka and its IT capital, Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The Karnataka water crisis has affected more than 7,000 villages, 1,100 wards, and 220 talukas thus far. While the water level at the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam hit a five-year low for February, the underground water table levels have also depleted, aggravating the crisis. Shivakumar, “Karnataka has not witnessed such a severe drought in the last 30-40 years.” In Bengaluru, water …

Tamil Nadu's southern districts grapples with ongoing heavy rains, relief operations ramp up
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu's southern districts grapples with ongoing heavy rains, relief operations ramp up

India TV News  

Extreme and continuous heavy rainfall persists in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, with Palayamkottai recording 26 cm and Kanyakumari recording 17 cm on Monday. In response to the adverse weather conditions, the Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for schools, colleges, private institutions, banks, and financial institutions in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasi districts on Monday. District authorities are …

Heavy rain causes flood-like situation in Kerala; schools shut in Tamil Nadu districts
1 year, 1 month ago

Heavy rain causes flood-like situation in Kerala; schools shut in Tamil Nadu districts

Hindustan Times  

Relentless heavy rains continue to pummel the southern state of Kerala, leading to a flood-like situation in various cities. Heavy rains continue to batter several districts of Kerala disrupting normal life. In response to escalating water levels prompted by incessant heavy rains in their catchment areas, authorities raised the shutters of the Kallarkutty and Pambla dams in Idukki districts early …

Heavy rains pound Thiruvananthapuram, flooding neighbourhoods and sending citizens scrambling for higher ground
1 year, 3 months ago

Heavy rains pound Thiruvananthapuram, flooding neighbourhoods and sending citizens scrambling for higher ground

The Hindu  

Heavy rain pounded the Thiruvananthapuram district on October 15, turning entire neighbourhoods into waterlogged fields and causing scores of residents in low-lying flood-prone areas abutting urban canals to scramble for higher ground. Large swathes of the district suffered protracted power outages, with the Kerala State Electricity Board switching off main feeder lines to avoid any risk of electrocution. Stoic and …

Heavy Rains Lash Southern Kerala
1 year, 3 months ago

Heavy Rains Lash Southern Kerala

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rainfall continued to lash various parts of Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department issuing an orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram and a yellow alert for Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha districts. As a precaution against potential floods, educational institutions in Kottayam taluk up to the higher secondary level remained closed on Tuesday, along with schools functioning in camps in Changanassery …

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