Kerala situation alarming, Centre taking all steps to help people: BJP
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala situation alarming, Centre taking all steps to help people: BJP

The Quint  

New Delhi, Aug 18 The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday described the situation in Kerala as alarming and said the government is taking all measures to help the flood-affected people in the state. "Situation in Kerala is very alarming and the reports coming from the state has made the whole nation sad," BJP leader P. Muralidhar Rao said while addressing a press conference here. He said that while the Central government had earlier given a package of Rs 100 crore to the state, "today Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a package of Rs 500 crore for the state". "The Prime Minister has also appealed to the insurance companies in case of agriculture or crop loans or others to expedite so as to help the people in the state," he said.

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Kerala MPs protest against Centre's demand for Funds on Airlifting Disaster Victims
1 month ago

Kerala MPs protest against Centre's demand for Funds on Airlifting Disaster Victims

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala MPs on Saturday staged a demonstration outside Parliament to protest against the Centre's demand for reimbursement of funds used for airlifting survivors during the Mundakkai Chooralmala landslides in Wayanad. CPM MP K. Radhakrishnan has written to the home minister criticizing the Centre's indifferent attitude towards the demand for central assistance for the victims in Wayanad. Kerala has vehemently …

Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre for 'step-motherly treatment' in Wayanad relief aid
1 month ago

Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre for 'step-motherly treatment' in Wayanad relief aid

India Today  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has lashed out at the central government and Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of spreading misinformation and neglecting Kerala’s needs in the aftermath of the devastating Wayanad landslide. The remarks come in response to Shah’s claim that the Kerala government delayed submitting a disaster assessment report, which Vijayan described as baseless and an attempt …

Centre blames Kerala government for delay in granting relief to disaster-affected Wayanad
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre blames Kerala government for delay in granting relief to disaster-affected Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Centre has held the Kerala Government's alleged failure to provide a proper assessment memorandum regarding the Wayanad landslide losses, responsible for the delay in providing relief to the affected areas. In response to a memorandum submitted by newly elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi and other MPs from Kerala demanding urgent assistance, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized that …

Kerala: LDF launches state-wide protest over delay in landslide aid
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala: LDF launches state-wide protest over delay in landslide aid

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The ruling CPM-led LDF on Thursday organized a state-wide protest across Kerala against the Centre's failure to provide assistance to the landslide-affected areas of Wayanad. A delegation of Kerala MPs, headed by Priyanka Gandhi, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently to seek immediate aid for the people of landslide-stricken Wayanad. The MPs emphasized that the state needs …

Cyclone Fengal devastates southern India with heavy rain and flooding
1 month, 1 week ago

Cyclone Fengal devastates southern India with heavy rain and flooding

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cyclone Fengal has continued to cause widespread disruption across southern India, with heavy rainfall triggering …

Kerala CM accuses Centre of turning 'blind-eye' towards Wayanad's need for help
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala CM accuses Centre of turning 'blind-eye' towards Wayanad's need for help

New Indian Express  

KANNUR: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday accused the Central government of continuing to turn a "blind-eye" to the state's need for financial assistance for the rehabilitation of the people affected by the devastating landslides in Wayanad in July this year. Vjiayan said that the Centre provided large amounts as assistance to the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, …

'Distressing And Anti-People': Kerala High Court Criticizes State Govt's Flash Harthal In Wayanad For Additional Funds From Centre
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Distressing And Anti-People': Kerala High Court Criticizes State Govt's Flash Harthal In Wayanad For Additional Funds From Centre

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today came down heavily on the CPI led LDF government in the State for coming together with Congress-led UDF in opposition to organize a flash Harthal in Wayanad on November 19, to protest Centre's alleged reluctance in granting additional assistance for rehabilitation works post-landslide. The Division Bench comprising Justice A.K.Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice K V Jayakumar …

Kerala High Court slams LDF, UDF for 'insensitive' protest bandh in Wayanad
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court slams LDF, UDF for 'insensitive' protest bandh in Wayanad

India Today  

The Kerala High Court on Friday strongly criticised the ruling Left Democratic Front and the opposition United Democratic Front for organising a dawn-to-dusk hartal in landslide-hit area of Wayanad on November 19, terming it “irresponsible” and “unacceptable”. The court expressed disappointment, asking, “Was a hartal the only way to protest?” The hartal, spearheaded by both political fronts, was intended to …

Wayanad Landslides: BJP Accuses State Govt Of 'Siphoning Off Relief Fund' As Rivals Question 'Delay In Central Aid'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Wayanad Landslides: BJP Accuses State Govt Of 'Siphoning Off Relief Fund' As Rivals Question 'Delay In Central Aid'

ABP News  

In the aftermath of the landslides in Wayanad, Kerala BJP criticised the state government, alleging misuse of funds. Union Minister Suresh Gopi, when questioned by the media about the delay in central assistance for the landslide-affected region, directed the query towards Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. On the other hand, BJP leader V Muraleedharan accused the Kerala government of attempting …

Centre committed to helping flood victims in all possible ways, says BJP A.P. unit president Purandeswari
4 months, 1 week ago

Centre committed to helping flood victims in all possible ways, says BJP A.P. unit president Purandeswari

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party Andhra Pradesh unit president D. Purandeswari has said that the Central government is committed to extending all possible help to the flood victims in Vijayawada. The Centre has deployed NDRF teams and extended all possible help,” Ms. Purandeswari told the media after launching BJP’s membership drive in the Lawson’s Bay Colony in Visakhapatnam on September 4. Ms. …

India thanks China for solidarity after deadly Kerala landslides
5 months, 1 week ago

India thanks China for solidarity after deadly Kerala landslides

China Daily  

Indian rescuers transporting those affected by the landslide which occurred in the southern state of Kerala, India, July 31, 2024. The chief minister of the southern Indian state of Kerala has expressed appreciation toward the Chinese ambassador to India and the Chinese foreign ministry in Beijing for their messages of solidarity following last week's devastating landslides in the state that …

India thanks China for solidarity after deadly Kerala landslides
5 months, 1 week ago

India thanks China for solidarity after deadly Kerala landslides

China Daily  

Indian rescuers transporting those affected by the landslide which occurred in the southern state of Kerala, India, July 31, 2024. The chief minister of the southern Indian state of Kerala has expressed appreciation toward the Chinese ambassador to India and the Chinese foreign ministry in Beijing for their messages of solidarity following last week's devastating landslides in the state that …

Wayanad landslides: BJP cites UPA-era rule as Rahul Gandhi pushes for 'national disaster' tag
5 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: BJP cites UPA-era rule as Rahul Gandhi pushes for 'national disaster' tag

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday turned down the demands from various quarters to declare the Wayanad landslides a national disaster, saying no such policy exists under the central government guidelines. Read: Controversial tunnel road in Wayanad faces scrutiny after landslide tragedy Muraleedharan, a former Union Minister, said, "The concept of a 'national disaster' does not exist under the …

Wayanad landslides: India thanks China for message expressing solidarity
5 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: India thanks China for message expressing solidarity

Hindustan Times  

Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal thanked China on Friday for their message of solidarity with those affected by the landslides in Wayanad. The Indian External Affairs ministry thanked the Chinese ministry for its message of solidarity as the country grapples with thee landslides in Wayanad In a post on X on July 31, the Chinese ministry of foreign …

Chief Minister should first focus on flood relief works, says R. Ashok
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Chief Minister should first focus on flood relief works, says R. Ashok

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashok on Wednesday said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should first focus on flood relief works rather than spend time giving explanations to the party high command about scandals that the government was embroiled in. Expressing his unhappiness over the flood relief works, Mr. Ashok said: “You should stop visits to New …

Kerala: Death toll in landslides in Wayanad district reaches 150
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala: Death toll in landslides in Wayanad district reaches 150

Op India  

Death toll in landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district has climbed to 148, the Kerala State Revenue Department said on Tuesday. However, the Commandant of the Para Regimental Training, Brigadier Arjun Seagan said “150 deaths have been recorded so far.” He said that “around 200 to 250 individuals have been rescued.” Further, a dog squad has joined the search and rescue …

'Avoid unnecessary travel to Wayanad': Kerala CM as Rahul, Priyanka plan visit after landslides kill 116 – Firstpost
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Avoid unnecessary travel to Wayanad': Kerala CM as Rahul, Priyanka plan visit after landslides kill 116 – Firstpost

Firstpost  

As per reports, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit landslide-hit Wayanad on Wednesday morning With 116 people killed and several others still trapped following massive landslides in Wayanad district of Kerala on Tuesday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has warned people to avoid unnecessary travel to the district. “Please …

Wayanad landslides: Rahul Gandhi urges govt to extend all possible support
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Rahul Gandhi urges govt to extend all possible support

Hindustan Times  

Former Wayanad MP and leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi has requested the central government to extend all possible support and immediately release compensation for those affected by landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district. Heavy rain triggered landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad on Tuesday and left at least 45 people dead. Heavy rain triggered landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad on Tuesday and left at …

PM Modi speaks to Kerala CM over Wayanad landslides, assures all possible help
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi speaks to Kerala CM over Wayanad landslides, assures all possible help

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured the Kerala government of all possible assistance from the Centre following landslides in parts of Wayanad. Spoke to Kerala CM Shri @pinarayivijayan and also assured all possible help from the Centre in the wake of the prevailing situation there,” PM Modi wrote in a post on X. Hundreds of people are feared trapped …

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced financial assistance for Bihar, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim for the damage caused by floods and other natural calamities. Our government, through the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme and other sources, will provide financial support for projects with estimated cost of ₹11,500 crore such as the Kosi-Mechi intrastate link and 20 other ongoing and …

Kerala rains: Red alert for Wayanad; Rahul Gandhi expresses concern
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala rains: Red alert for Wayanad; Rahul Gandhi expresses concern

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department on Thursday issued a red alert for Wayanad and Kannur districts in Kerala. A flooded locality of Thalappuzha following a heavy downpour, in Wayanad, Thursday A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 hours, while an orange alert means very heavy rain. Heavy rainfall was witnessed on Thursday in …

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll climbs to 72
6 months ago

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll climbs to 72

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI In receding mode, the floods in Assam claimed six lives on Monday, taking the death toll to 72. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the number of affected districts decreased from 30 on July 6 to 27 on Monday. BJP’s mismanagement, says Rahul Gandhi Earlier in the day, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the extreme devastation caused …

Assam Floods: Chaos Intensifies As Flood Hits Assam, Affects More Than 2.3 Million | ABP LIVE
6 months, 1 week ago

Assam Floods: Chaos Intensifies As Flood Hits Assam, Affects More Than 2.3 Million | ABP LIVE

ABP News  

Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam, causing widespread devastation and affecting millions. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, floods over the past month have claimed 58 lives and impacted 2.3 million people. State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reported a gradual decrease in the water levels of these rivers. In response to the crisis, the state has established …

Assam Floods: Rahul Gandhi To Meet Affected Families Today, Watch Big Updates Of The Hour On ABP News
6 months, 1 week ago

Assam Floods: Rahul Gandhi To Meet Affected Families Today, Watch Big Updates Of The Hour On ABP News

ABP News  

Assam Flood: Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam at this time. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority has reported in its report that in the last one month, 58 people have lost their lives in the state due to floods. State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the water level of the rivers is gradually decreasing. Due to the …

Heavy rainfall in Kerala: The progressive state's failure to learn from extreme weather events since 2018
7 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rainfall in Kerala: The progressive state's failure to learn from extreme weather events since 2018

Hindustan Times  

Kalamassery, a suburban municipality near Kerala's commercial capital Kochi, experienced an unusually extreme weather event on May 28. There were frequent spells of high-intensity rains of short duration across central and southern Kerala, and they threw normal life out of gear in Kochi and the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram. As a land of 44 rivers and a long, highly fragile Western …

Kerala rains: Four dead amid torrential downpours, IMD issues red alert in five districts
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala rains: Four dead amid torrential downpours, IMD issues red alert in five districts

India TV News  

Kerala rains: Four people were killed as torrential rains lashed several parts of Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department sounding a red alert in five districts that were likely to receive heavy rainfall. Though Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam were earlier placed under an orange alert, the IMD later upgraded the warning, predicting extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places there. Red …

Lok Sabha Polls: BJP's Forward March in Kerala 'Gimmick' or Dent in Existing Left-Congress Politics?
9 months ago

Lok Sabha Polls: BJP's Forward March in Kerala 'Gimmick' or Dent in Existing Left-Congress Politics?

News 18  

The Kerala-connect by the saffron brigade has come a long way in the last year – from The Kerala Story, a movie based on alleged religious conversions of women from the southern state, and ‘Sneha Yatra’ to Prime Minister Modi’s repeated visits and his decision to host the Christian community’s leader at his residence. Local politicians cutting across party lines …

‘A gesture of compassion’: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends CPI(M) leaders’ visit to Panoor bomb blast victim’s residence
9 months, 1 week ago

‘A gesture of compassion’: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends CPI(M) leaders’ visit to Panoor bomb blast victim’s residence

The Hindu  

Amidst accusations connecting the Communist Party of India to the Panoor bomb blast incident in Kannur district, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has defended the party leaders who had visited the residence of Sherin, a victim of the blast. Holding that stern action will be initiated against those attempting to make bombs, he asserted that there was “no need to …

Kerala Cong launches protest against policies of LDF, Centre
11 months ago

Kerala Cong launches protest against policies of LDF, Centre

Hindustan Times  

Kochi: Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress in Kerala launched a mega statewide protest on Friday aiming to puncture holes in the policies of the CPI-led state government and the BJP-led union government. Titled ‘Samaragni’, the statewide march was inaugurated by AICC general secretary KC Venugopal in the northernmost Kasaragod district and will be led by state Congress …

Kerala | A protest and a predicament
11 months, 1 week ago

Kerala | A protest and a predicament

The Hindu  

In India, Centre-State relations have often been characterised by friction. The decision by Kerala’s Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front government to take its running battle against the “crippling” policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party -led government at the Centre and its “neglect” towards the State all the way to Jantar Mantar, a place in New Delhi often used for protests, …

2018, India's Official Oscars Entry, A Grim Reminder of Kerala Floods
1 year, 3 months ago

2018, India's Official Oscars Entry, A Grim Reminder of Kerala Floods

News 18  

India on Wednesday announced survival drama 2018 as the official entry for the 2024 Academy Awards, officially acknowledging the Malayalam film’s status as both a critical and box office hit. The film, starring Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Narain and Lal and directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, is based on the devastating floods in Kerala in 2018 …

5 years after floods, is Kerala equipped for heavy rain?
1 year, 4 months ago

5 years after floods, is Kerala equipped for heavy rain?

Hindustan Times  

On August 15, 2018, 40-year-old Jijo Abraham was across the Indian Ocean in Muscat, but his eyes were glued to visuals from Kerala. Five years later, Jijo’s two storey home, white and brown with a green roof still stands, but carries the markers of the Kerala’s “nootandile pralayam” that claimed lives of 480 and affected over five million people, swallowing …

Devastating rains in Kerala claim 19 lives, displace over 10,000 people
1 year, 6 months ago

Devastating rains in Kerala claim 19 lives, displace over 10,000 people

India Today  

As many as 19 lives have been lost, and over 10,000 people have been shifted to relief camps in Kerala as relentless monsoon rains continued to pummel the southern state for over a week. Although the intensity of rainfall seemed to be diminishing, certain areas of the state still experienced incessant downpours on Saturday morning, resulting in traffic congestion and …

Heavy rain lashes Kerala, schools shut, red alert in 3 districts
1 year, 6 months ago

Heavy rain lashes Kerala, schools shut, red alert in 3 districts

India Today  

Heavy rain lashed Kerala, causing the uprooting of trees, damage to houses, and waterlogging on Tuesday. The heavy rains have resulted in several incidents where people narrowly escaped harm, as large trees were uprooted in various districts such as Kollam, Alappuzha, Thrissur, Kottayam, and Ernakulam. The heavy rain and strong winds have also caused damage to homes and traffic disruptions, …

Kerala: Heavy rains lash in Kerala, met dept issues red alert for three distts
1 year, 6 months ago

Kerala: Heavy rains lash in Kerala, met dept issues red alert for three distts

Hindustan Times  

KOCHI: Heavy rains lashed most parts of Kerala on Tuesday, inflicting major damage to houses and crops. The IMD issued code red alert in three districts -- Idukki, Kannur and Kasaragod -- on Tuesday and has announced code orange alert in 12 of the 14 districts in the state on Wednesday. In coastal areas like Chellanam and Kannamali in Ernakulam …

Weather update: Kerala to receive heavy rainfall in next five days | DETAILS
1 year, 6 months ago

Weather update: Kerala to receive heavy rainfall in next five days | DETAILS

India TV News  

Kerala weather update: The Indian Meteorological Department has said that Kerala will witness heavy to very heavy rainfalls in the next five days. An orange alert indicates very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in a period of 24 hours. The IMD, however, predicted that there will be extremely high rain falls in Kozhikode district on Wednesday …

Infrastructure push, roadshow, and meet with Church leaders: PM Modi’s big Kerala ambition ahead of 2024 polls
1 year, 8 months ago

Infrastructure push, roadshow, and meet with Church leaders: PM Modi’s big Kerala ambition ahead of 2024 polls

Firstpost  

As Kerala gets India’s first water metro, digital science park and the state’s first Vande Bharat train, PM Narendra Modi’s presence says a lot. pic.twitter.com/utZAMH4lcX — BJP April 24, 2023 The conclave At YUVAM 2023, PM Modi spoke about big infrastructure changes coming to Kerala, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s plan for the state and its role in India’s development journey. …

BJP Govt in Kerala? Congress, Left Dub PM Modi’s Claim as ‘Far-fetched Dream’
1 year, 10 months ago

BJP Govt in Kerala? Congress, Left Dub PM Modi’s Claim as ‘Far-fetched Dream’

News 18  

Two major political players in Kerala– Congress-led United Democratic Front and CPI-led Left Democratic Front – have dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim that the BJP will form the state as a “far-fetched dream”. Addressing BJP workers following the party’s win in the northeast, PM Modi on Thursday said Kerala will also have a government of BJP and its allies …

Action against corrupt people creating new polarisation in national politics: PM Modi
2 years, 4 months ago

Action against corrupt people creating new polarisation in national politics: PM Modi

India TV News  

PM Modi in Kerala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that action against corrupt people in the country has resulted in a new polarisation in national politics with certain political groups openly trying to get organised into a unit to save those facing graft charges. "To save these corrupt people, certain political groups are openly coming out and trying …

Data and dams: How Kerala cracked flood management | Data Point podcast
2 years, 4 months ago

Data and dams: How Kerala cracked flood management | Data Point podcast

The Hindu  

In 2018, Kerala saw one of the worst floods in its history. Monsoon rains are not a new phenomenon for Kerala, but what threw Kerala’s flood management department off in 2018, was the fact that it was still raining in August, by which time the rain’s intensity should have subsided. But this time, the State analysed flood and dam data, …

Kerala stares at repeat of 2018 floods as rain fury continues
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala stares at repeat of 2018 floods as rain fury continues

The Hindu  

Kerala once again stares at a flood-like situation with high intensity rain triggered by strong monsoon winds lashing central Kerala. The situation is precarious in the State, especially in central Kerala where swollen rivers have already started inundating several low lying areas. Haunted by the bitter experience of 2018 flood, the State administration in central Kerala districts swung into action …

Weather News Updates: Villages On India-Tibet Border in HP's Kinnaur Flooded After Cloudburst; Yellow Alert Issued For Kerala Districts
2 years, 5 months ago

Weather News Updates: Villages On India-Tibet Border in HP's Kinnaur Flooded After Cloudburst; Yellow Alert Issued For Kerala Districts

News 18  

A cloudburst over the India-Tibet border has flooded a few villages in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district but no loss of life was reported, officials said on Tuesday. Going to the South, the weather department has issued a heavy rainfall warning for some north and central Kerala districts till Friday, July 22. Yellow Alert For Kerala Districts Till Friday The weather …

Kerala’s deepening political faultlines
2 years, 6 months ago

Kerala’s deepening political faultlines

The Hindu  

The attack on the office of Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi by the Students Federation of India, the Communist Party of India 's student wing, has put the parent party in a tight spot and provided ammunition for the Congress leadership to put the ruling front in the dock. Besides launching a broadside against the BJP, Mr. Gandhi also asked the …

Assam floods: Situation improves marginally in few districts; toll rises to 118
2 years, 6 months ago

Assam floods: Situation improves marginally in few districts; toll rises to 118

Firstpost  

However, Silchar town continues to remain under water for the sixth day in a row, while Cachar district administration is engaged in rescue operations to evacuate marooned people to safety from there Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Saturday with the death count rising to 118 and Silchar town in Cachar district submerged for the sixth straight …

Assam floods: Rahul Gandhi asks party workers to assist in rescue, rehabilitation operations
2 years, 6 months ago

Assam floods: Rahul Gandhi asks party workers to assist in rescue, rehabilitation operations

Firstpost  

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Wednesday as 12 more people were killed and 55 lakh people affected across 32 districts with the rising Brahmaputra and Barak rivers inundating new areas New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in floods in Assam and urged party workers to continue extending assistance in rescue …

Assam flood situation remains grim, over 55 lakh people affected
2 years, 6 months ago

Assam flood situation remains grim, over 55 lakh people affected

India Today  

The flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim with rising water levels of the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers inundating fresh areas in the state and impacting over 55 lakh people across 32 districts, officials said on Wednesday. Nagaon was severely affected by the current wave of floods with over 4,57,381 people coming under the impact of the deluge and …

Centre promises help as nearly 2 lakh people affected by floods in Assam | Visuals
2 years, 7 months ago

Centre promises help as nearly 2 lakh people affected by floods in Assam | Visuals

India Today  

Around two lakh people in 20 districts of Assam have been affected by floods as the incessant rainfall triggered landslides and snapped rain and road links. The Higher Secondary first year examinations in Assam starting from Wednesday have been suspended partially due to floods and extensive damage caused by heavy rains in the last few days, the Assam Higher Secondary …

Kerala: IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall, Issues Yellow Alert To 7 Districts
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala: IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall, Issues Yellow Alert To 7 Districts

ABP News  

Chennai: As heavy rainfall is predicted in southern and central districts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert to seven districts in the state on Saturday. The MET Department issued alerts to seven districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki districts. On Saturday, IMD said, “Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at one or …

Is Kerala Political Violence Taking a Communal Tone?
3 years, 1 month ago

Is Kerala Political Violence Taking a Communal Tone?

The Quint  

The fear of death squads on the prowl becomes palpable in Kerala as the state witnessed two gruesome political killings within a fortnight. The relative pause prevailed in political killing for the past many months in the state was broken on 15 November, when the 27-year old S Sanjith, an RSS Pramukh in Palakkad district, was hacked to death by …

Analysis | Kerala yet to get its basics right on tackling natural disasters
3 years, 2 months ago

Analysis | Kerala yet to get its basics right on tackling natural disasters

The Hindu  

Kerala, it appears, has failed to take a leaf out of the two back-to-back floods it had in 2018 and 2019 and the landslides which left a trail of destruction. As it once again reels under the fury of nature, disaster management experts feel the State has not got its basics right when it comes to vulnerability mapping and mitigation …

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