Kerala floods highlight India’s poor dam management
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods highlight India’s poor dam management

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Could the Kerala floods have been prevented? Under relentless downpours, poor dam management may have aggravated the floods, raising questions about the role of dams in Kerala and other states. James Wilson, an officer with the Kerala state water agency, estimated that the Idukki and Idamalayar dams together have stored 21.3% of the Periyar’s annual flow, greatly limiting the flood’s damage. Thakkar believes this lack of foresight is common in India’s dam management and has worsened floods across the country. Kerala is merely the latest victim of poor dam management: several of India’s floods, such as Bihar in 2016 and Surat in 2006, were exacerbated by poor dam management.

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Bangladesh’s Yunus meets Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma; ‘normal call’ says India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s Yunus meets Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma; ‘normal call’ says India

The Hindu  

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Prof. Mohammad Yunus on Thursday met Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma in a meeting that the Indian side described as a “normal call on”. The meeting came minutes after Prof Yunus met his senior colleagues over the unprecedented floods in the eastern districts of Bangladesh that his administration has blamed on India releasing water from neighbouring Tripura …

India refutes claims that opening of Dumbur dam gates in Tripura caused floods in Bangladesh
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India refutes claims that opening of Dumbur dam gates in Tripura caused floods in Bangladesh

Op India  

The flood situation in southern Bangladesh has deteriorated due to continuous rainfall and rising river water levels, stranding nearly 1.5 million people. Students of Dhaka University protest the sudden opening of the Dambur Hydroelectric Project in India’s Tripura state, which has caused devastating floods in Bangladesh’s Feni, Comilla, Noakhali, and Lakshmipur districts. Video: Md Al Amin Saf on Facebook pic.twitter.com/ZOtNSAZBqI …

Tripura dam didn’t cause Bangladesh floods: India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tripura dam didn’t cause Bangladesh floods: India

The Hindu  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday denied that floods in eastern districts of Bangladesh were caused due to the opening of the Dumbur dam in Tripura. Security threats In Dhaka, Indian High Commissioner Mr. Verma, during his introductory meeting with Prof. Yunus, expressed “concern” about the heightened security threats to the Indian High Commission and personnel based there, a …

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 …

Assam flood situation improving as water level recedes
6 months ago

Assam flood situation improving as water level recedes

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam continued to improve significantly on July 15 as water level has been receding fast from different parts of the State, officials said. Meanwhile, a report by Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 14 night said that one person each died in Karimganj and Nilambazar revenue circles of Karimganj district. The report said more than …

Death toll mounts as floods in northeast India displace over 2 million people
6 months, 1 week ago

Death toll mounts as floods in northeast India displace over 2 million people

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 More than 2.1 million people have been displaced due to floods and landslides triggered by …

Time to talk: The Hindu Editorial on Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Mullaperiyar dam row
8 months, 1 week ago

Time to talk: The Hindu Editorial on Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Mullaperiyar dam row

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s latest application in the Supreme Court of India on the Mullaperiyar dam row shows that even 10 years after the Court’s decisive judgment allowing water to be stored till 142 ft. from the previously reduced 136 ft., several issues with Kerala still remain unresolved. In a rejoinder to Kerala’s reply in a case filed by an activist, Tamil …

Understanding and tackling urban floods in India
10 months, 1 week ago

Understanding and tackling urban floods in India

Hindustan Times  

Given their frequent recurrence in Indian cities, the problem of urban flooding is gaining focus in policy discussions. Indeed, urban floods can cause massive loss of infrastructure, property, and lives, and have a substantial economic impact. To ensure they remain functional and secure, Indian cities must tackle the issue of floods by examining the urban over-densification problem and adopting innovative …

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 …

Deadly floods in India’s Himalayas after lake bursts through major dam
1 year, 3 months ago

Deadly floods in India’s Himalayas after lake bursts through major dam

Al Jazeera  

Ice-cold floodwaters have swept through mountain towns in India’s Himalayan northeast, killing at least 40 people, washing away houses and bridges, and forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority said in a statement that more than 2,000 people had been rescued, adding that state authorities set up 26 relief camps for more than …

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 …

Data | Bengaluru flood woes are a recent phenomenon
2 years, 3 months ago

Data | Bengaluru flood woes are a recent phenomenon

The Hindu  

Heavy rainfall during the last week of August and first week of September brought Bengaluru to a standstill. In the last decade and the one before, Karnataka’s share in India’s flood-related deaths ranged between 7-8%. The State’s share in India’s flood-related deaths ranged between 0-3% in all the previous decades. Table 1lists a State’s share in India’s total deaths due …

Data | Learning from 2018 floods, here’s how Kerala managed dams better in 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Data | Learning from 2018 floods, here’s how Kerala managed dams better in 2022

The Hindu  

All regions in the world face the clear and present danger of climate change, and Kerala is no exception. While it is true that the intensity of rainfall was relatively lower in 2022, the introduction of new dam management concepts, relying on global weather models besides IMD predictions and improved communication with downstream flood measurement stations helped keep the reservoir …

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 weather update: Very heavy rainfall predicted till tomorrow, major dams still releasing water
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala weather update: Very heavy rainfall predicted till tomorrow, major dams still releasing water

India TV News  

Highlights IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over isolated areas of Kerala. Kerala weather update: The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over isolated areas of Kerala for today and tomorrow. Rains have been lashing the state for quite some time now, and major dams like Mullaperiyar and Banasursagar are still open and discharging …

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 …

Kerala Seeks Fresh Review Of Mullaperiyar Dam's Safety By Independent Panel Of Experts; Supreme Court Hearing Tomorrow
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala Seeks Fresh Review Of Mullaperiyar Dam's Safety By Independent Panel Of Experts; Supreme Court Hearing Tomorrow

Live Law  

It is submitted that the necessary clearances for cutting the trees and the repair work of the approach road from Valakkadavu- Mullaperiyar road has to be sought under the Wild Life Act, Forest Conservation Act and Environmental Act. It is submitted that, moreover Tamil Nadu had filed an IA 28/2017 in O.S 3/2006 in 01.03.2017 before the Hon'ble Supreme Court …

In her new book Watershed, climate expert Mridula Ramesh stresses on urgent need of water management in India
3 years ago

In her new book Watershed, climate expert Mridula Ramesh stresses on urgent need of water management in India

Firstpost  

“While conscience is good for spurring a change, it is less effective in sustaining a change. and Founder of the Sundaram Climate Institute, is out with a new book titled Watershed: How We Destroyed India’s Water and How We Can Save It. As water becomes more precious going forward, water management births new sectors – sewage treatment, waste water markets, …

Heavy Rains Lash Several States, 5 Killed in U'khand; Red Alert for 10 Dams in Kerala
3 years, 2 months ago

Heavy Rains Lash Several States, 5 Killed in U'khand; Red Alert for 10 Dams in Kerala

News 18  

Heavy rains on Monday lashed several parts of north India, including Uttarakhand, where five people were killed in rain-related incidents, while a red alert for 10 dams was issued in Kerala due to incessant downpour in the southern state. Heavy rainfall also lashed several parts of Rajasthan, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and …

Kerala Floods: 25 Dead, CM Vijayan Urges for ‘Extreme Caution’; Heavy Downpour Likely Again from Oct 20
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Floods: 25 Dead, CM Vijayan Urges for ‘Extreme Caution’; Heavy Downpour Likely Again from Oct 20

News 18  

As many as 25 people died in Kerala as floods, triggered by heavy rains and landslides in hilly areas of several districts, wreaked havoc in the state. IN PICS | Kerala Floods: Rescuers Continue Search Operation; See Photos State Revenue Minister K. Rajan had earlier said rescue workers had recovered bodies from the debris and slush of the landslides that …

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 …

Kerala floods: Sabarimala devotees asked not to visit temple as river Pamba overflows
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala floods: Sabarimala devotees asked not to visit temple as river Pamba overflows

India TV News  

In view of the continuous rainfall and floods in Kerala, Lord Ayyappa devotees have been asked to refrain from visiting the Sabarimala temple on October 17 and 18. Heavy rains have created a flood-like situation in the state, especially in the Pathanamthitta district and the dangerously high water level in the Pamba river has added to the chaos. Four people …

Flood management that cannot be watered down
3 years, 3 months ago

Flood management that cannot be watered down

The Hindu  

Over the years, many of Bihar’s districts have been facing serious challenges with recurrent and massive flooding. Flood protection work As in the existing India-Nepal Agreement on water resources, the State government is authorised to execute flood protection works up to critical stretches inside Nepal territory along the India-Nepal border. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Water Resources Department, Government …

Dams and damages
3 years, 11 months ago

Dams and damages

The Hindu  

February 10, 2021 12:15 am | Updated 01:14 am IST In 2018, while travelling through the villages near the India-China border in Niti Valley in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, I stopped at Reni village, the birthplace of the iconic Chipko movement. Flouting all norms On February 7, two such hydropower projects located close to Reni suffered damages from flash floods that …

Uttarakhand glacier disaster: What caused the deadly flash floods in India?
3 years, 11 months ago

Uttarakhand glacier disaster: What caused the deadly flash floods in India?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Scientists are divided over what unleashed the deadly flash …

Heavy rainfall claims 47 lives in over three days in Maharashtra, flood situation remains grim in Karnataka
4 years, 2 months ago

Heavy rainfall claims 47 lives in over three days in Maharashtra, flood situation remains grim in Karnataka

Firstpost  

IMD also said that a low-pressure area brewing over the Bay of Bengal is likely to cause rainfall in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal during the Durga Puja festival New Delhi: The flood situation in many parts of Karnataka remained grim on Friday due to torrential rainfall and the release of water from major dams, while 47 people …

LIVE: Bihar flood situation remains grim; over 5.3 million affected
4 years, 5 months ago

LIVE: Bihar flood situation remains grim; over 5.3 million affected

Business Standard  

The fifth round of corps-commander level talks between Indian and Chinese armies began in Moldo on the Chinese side of Line of Actual Control today. India had said on Thursday that some progress has been made in the disengagement of troops along the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh but it has not yet been completed and noted that …

Flood situation in Assam, Bihar and other states | 10 points
4 years, 5 months ago

Flood situation in Assam, Bihar and other states | 10 points

India Today  

Heavy rains in Assam, Bihar, West Bengal and some other states have led to a severe flood situation resulting in deaths and displacement of people. In Assam, the CWC data says12 stations reported Severe Flood Situation and nine reported Above Normal Flood Situation. Due to a heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast, there is a likelihood of Severe to Extreme …

A flood of ideas and yet the floods wreak havoc!
5 years, 4 months ago

A flood of ideas and yet the floods wreak havoc!

Deccan Chronicle  

Thousands of crores are being spent on flood management techniques, accurate weather prediction systems and better water resource management but at the end of the day nothing has worked with seven districts of North Karnataka bearing the brunt of unprecedented floods owing to abnormal rainfall and the inflow from neighboring Maharashtra in the past one month. The mighty Almatti reservoir …

Floods in Kerala, Karnataka: Relief for flood-hit parts of southern India as water level recedes in many areas
5 years, 5 months ago

Floods in Kerala, Karnataka: Relief for flood-hit parts of southern India as water level recedes in many areas

Firstpost  

In a relief to flood-hit areas of Karnataka and Kerala, rains have eased out as water levels reside in some parts of both these states In major relief for flood-hit areas of Karnataka and Kerala, rains have eased out as water levels reside in some parts of both these states. According to ANI, in Kerala, the weather is holding even …

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: …

Floods in western Maharashtra: Lack of flood management plan, poor preparedness
5 years, 5 months ago

Floods in western Maharashtra: Lack of flood management plan, poor preparedness

Hindustan Times  

A haunting image of a woman lying dead holding a baby that she was trying to save from being drowned after a boat capsized in Sangli district has gone viral. State government officials, however, said the delay in releasing water from Almatti dam in neigbouring Karnataka led to the flood situation going out of hands. As cities such as Kolhapur …

Kerala rains: 28 dead, 64,000 in 738 relief camps | Highlights and roundup
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rains: 28 dead, 64,000 in 738 relief camps | Highlights and roundup

India TV News  

With incessant rain in Kerala, the death toll has reached 28 and over 64,000 people have shifted into 738 relief camps across the rain-battered state, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Friday. In Maharashtra, districts of Sangli and Kolhapur are the matter of concern where there is severe flooding 02:43 pm: NDRF continues rescue operations in Sirol area of Kolhapur, …

With Bihar & Assam flooded, IMD predicts heavy rains in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Odisha
5 years, 5 months ago

With Bihar & Assam flooded, IMD predicts heavy rains in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Odisha

India TV News  

Heavy showers lashed large swathes of the country on Sunday, with nine more people dying in rain-related incidents in Rajasthan, while there was no let up in the flood situation in Assam and Bihar where the deluge has claimed 209 lives this monsoon season. In Maharashtra, heavy rains over the past four days in Nashik region has led to water …

Floods in Assam, Bihar claim 55 lives, over 70 lakh people affected; red alert sounded in Kerala
5 years, 5 months ago

Floods in Assam, Bihar claim 55 lives, over 70 lakh people affected; red alert sounded in Kerala

Firstpost  

The flood fury continued in Bihar and Assam Tuesday with the death toll in the region mounting to 55, even as a red alert was sounded in Kerala after the weather office predicted extremely heavy rains in the state New Delhi: The flood fury continued in Bihar and Assam Tuesday with the death toll in the region mounting to 55, …

Flood ravages 8 districts in Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar reviews situation
5 years, 6 months ago

Flood ravages 8 districts in Bihar, CM Nitish Kumar reviews situation

India Today  

The flood situation in Bihar turned grim on Sunday, with incessant rains ravaging eight districts -- Sitamarhi, Sheohar, East Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Supaul and Kishanganj - of Bihar, displacing over one lakh people. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of several districts on Sunday followed by a high-level review meeting to take stock …

A watery tale: Six floods that rocked India
5 years, 6 months ago

A watery tale: Six floods that rocked India

India TV News  

Every year, India becomes a dichotomy -- of two strikingly opposite weather conditions. Floods, as much as droughts, are a common occurrence in India, more prominently during the southwest monsoon season -- from June to September -- and the northeast monsoon season -- from October to November. India has survived several devastating floods -- which in their prime led to …

Kochi: Floods gone, now time for drought
5 years, 11 months ago

Kochi: Floods gone, now time for drought

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Climate change scientist Dr C.G. From December to May the active soil water storage releases water to streams until the storage is exhausted. This year, the active soil water storage is fast depleting due to the enlarged soil pipes and massive loss of stored soil water due to landslides and extensive destruction of riverbank and riverine vegetation. It is …

Kerala floods: 100 days after, where is the reconstruction
6 years, 1 month ago

Kerala floods: 100 days after, where is the reconstruction

Live Mint  

Ernakulam/Bengaluru: In the months that followed the floods in Kerala, A. Raju, who drives an Uber cab in Ernakulam saw his dreams crumble. It’s nearly 100 days since the century’s worst floods lashed Kerala, but for many like Raju, life is yet to get back to normal. Kerala has no proper master plan for any district; hundreds of areas and …

Kerala Floods 2018: 2 months later, a tentative recovery
6 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Floods 2018: 2 months later, a tentative recovery

Live Mint  

Vythiri/Kainakary: On 3 August, a fortnight before large parts of Kerala went under water, Naseema Kallithingal’s siblings fixed her wedding to be held in the upcoming month. The most devastating floods to hit Kerala in a century ruined Naseema’s wedding plans when it washed away the roof and most of the walls of her house. Yet, the floods shadow people’s …

Kerala bans tourism, night travel in Idukki after IMD issues 'very heavy rainfall' warning: Govt likely to open dam shutters
6 years, 3 months ago

Kerala bans tourism, night travel in Idukki after IMD issues 'very heavy rainfall' warning: Govt likely to open dam shutters

Firstpost  

The Idukki district administration in Kerala has banned tourism and night travels in the district including to Neelakurinji gardens in Munnar starting Friday in view of the heavy to very heavy rain forecast in Kerala and Lakshadweep in the next two-three days The Idukki district administration in Kerala has banned tourism and late night travel in the district starting Friday …

Kerala slowly picks up pieces after devastating floods
6 years, 3 months ago

Kerala slowly picks up pieces after devastating floods

Hindustan Times  

Thankamma needs to get to Kottayam. The tourism ministry, whose revenue in 2017 was 10% of the state’s GDP, estimates a loss of ₹1,000 crore worth of business till December due to cancellations. On September 15, state finance minister Thomas Isaac tweeted that the centre “would hardly foot the bill.” “One is revenue expenditure, which includes repair and maintenance of …

Kerala, After The Flood: Having barely recovered from deluge, state must quickly prepare for impending drought
6 years, 3 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Having barely recovered from deluge, state must quickly prepare for impending drought

Firstpost  

Like the Japanese who have learned to live with earthquakes, Kerala should develop its own defence mechanism to brave draughts, floods, sea erosion, landslides and unforeseen calamities which may strike without notice. • It is the onus of the state government to keep the strategy for drought management and the contingency plan ready in consultation with all departments and stakeholders …

Opinion | In Kerala, dammed if you do, dammed if you don’t
6 years, 4 months ago

Opinion | In Kerala, dammed if you do, dammed if you don’t

Live Mint  

The rain in Kerala this monsoon has been relentless. In particular, two episodes of deluge—the first in June and the second in August—tipped the balance from normal to disastrous, with the excess rain being carried in torrents to the Arabian Sea by Kerala’s rivers. On the back of two weeks of incessant rain, for the single 24-hour period starting 15 …

CAG report shows Kerala disaster could've been prevented: Poorly-managed dams, ineffective forecast system part of mismanagement
6 years, 4 months ago

CAG report shows Kerala disaster could've been prevented: Poorly-managed dams, ineffective forecast system part of mismanagement

Firstpost  

Each Kerala death is just part of a far larger story — one that, the United Nations estimates, costs India more than $7.5 billion and kills at least 1,500 people every year. Like states across India, Kerala, too, hopes each monsoon that the 35 dams will store enough water to last through the winter and summer. In spite of the …

Until dams do us part
6 years, 4 months ago

Until dams do us part

The Hindu  

The tragedy in Kerala has highlighted the dangers of excess water accumulation in dams. Dams store millions of tonnes of fresh water in large reservoirs, submerging prime forests, villages, farms and livelihoods. Solving the drinking water crisis does not require giant storage structures; these dams take decades to come up and only a fraction of their output is for the …

Biggest lesson from Kerala: The developmental agenda should be sustainable
6 years, 4 months ago

Biggest lesson from Kerala: The developmental agenda should be sustainable

Hindustan Times  

“Many cities are caught in a ‘perfect storm’ of population growth, escalating adaptation needs and substantial development deficits created by a shortage of human and financial resources, increasing levels of informality, poor governance, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, poverty and growing inequality”, noted the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in 2014. Residents collect food and water from a truck distributing relief …

Kerala, After The Flood: Pinarayi Vijayan says Centre should treat state on different yardstick for extending aid
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Pinarayi Vijayan says Centre should treat state on different yardstick for extending aid

Firstpost  

Giving a detailed account of the havoc caused by the devastating floods and landslides since early August, Vijayan said the preliminary assessment of losses was around Rs 20,000 crore which was equal to the state’s annual plan size for 2018-19. Giving a detailed account of the havoc caused by the devastating floods and landslides since early August, he said the …

Tamil Nadu rejects Kerala’s claim that Mullaperiyar water caused floods
6 years, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu rejects Kerala’s claim that Mullaperiyar water caused floods

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu chief minister EK Palaniswami on Friday rejected Kerala’s “false and baseless” claims that excess water released from the Mullaperiyar dam had caused the Kerala floods, news agency ANI reported. The excess discharge of water from 80 dams caused flood in Kerala,” he said as the Supreme Court directed that the water in the 142-foot dam situated in Kerala …

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