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Another contributing factor to the heavy rains along the southwest coast of India is the Western Ghats, NASA said in a statement. (Photo: Video screengrab)

NASA satellite video estimates heavy rains behind Kerala floods

Rainfall accumulations from August 13 to 20, 2018 showed two bands of heavy rain across India.

22 Aug 2018 6:58 PM

Indian Navy had launched “Operation Madad” which comprised of Lt Cdr Nandu, Lt Tejjeet Singh Gill, Lt Avdhesh Dubey and two others to lead the team. (Photo: Facebook | @TejjeetSinghGill)

Operation Madad: Navy's endeavor to rescue stranded people in flood-hit Kerala

Indian Navy and other rescue team are working on war footing to rescue those stranded and airlifting them to relief camps.

22 Aug 2018 5:19 PM

A person who offers space will simply add his/her location and contact number to the website to help a victim reach him. (Photo: File | PTI)

5 Chennai entrepreneurs launch website to help Kerala flood victims relocate

The website 'EachOneHostOne.com' helps the affected relocate to any safer place near them.

22 Aug 2018 4:47 PM

Official statistics show that while the Congress-led UPA-2 government booked approximately 52 crore sq cm of advertisment space in its five-year tenure, the BJP used approximately 47 crore sq cm in its four and a half years in power. (Representational image)

‘NDA spent less than UPA on ads’

Officials rubbish Cong claims of overspending as misinformation.

22 Aug 2018 2:07 AM

Kerala floods: India declines UAE’s Rs 700 crore offer for relief

The state level bankers committee has also decided to declare a moratorium on agriculture loan for one year.

22 Aug 2018 1:54 AM

An aerial view of the floods in Aluva after heavy rains, in Kerala. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala wake-up call on growth and development

The world’s peasants, providing 72 per cent of its food, are defined as unproductive.

22 Aug 2018 1:14 AM

A picture of flooded Pampa around five kms from the shrine of Sabarimala

Why invoke name of god?

The Kerala floods are just another reminder of the fragility of the human condition.

22 Aug 2018 12:08 AM

An online platform has been launched to help rain-hit victims of Kerala connect with people who are willing to throw open their houses for accommodation. (Photo: PTI)

Online platform launched to help relocate rain-hit Kerala victims

A person who offers space will simply add his/her location and contact number to the website to help a victim reach him.

21 Aug 2018 7:36 PM

Kerala has been battered by the worst floods in almost a century that have killed more than 410 people since the monsoon started in June. (Photo: AP)

Kerala flood warnings ignored to speed-up commercial projects: Experts

Lakes, wetlands that soak up floods disappeared, and new concrete buildings concentrate excess water and make it harder to drain away.

21 Aug 2018 6:04 PM

People move past a flooded area in Thrissur, Kerala. (Photo: AP)

Maharashtra sex workers donate Rs 21,000 for Kerala flood victims

Dipak Buram of the city-based NGO Snehalaya said sex workers will raise another Rs 1 lakh by the month-end for Kerala flood victims.

21 Aug 2018 5:35 PM

The Kerala Tourism's decision to organise Champions Boat League on the lines of Indian Premier League (IPL) from this year starting with Nehru Trophy boat race also took a beating due to the flooding. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Floods wash away festive fervour of Onam, Bakrid in Kerala

While Onam falls on Aug 25, Bakrid is being observed in Kerala tomorrow. However, no festivities will be held.

21 Aug 2018 5:28 PM

The CIAL management has launched rebuilding of the damaged infrastructure including 2.5 km long airport walls, that collapsed after Periyar river overflowed. (Photo: File/ANI)

Kerala floods: Kochi Airport incurred loss of over Rs 220 crores, says official

Around 200 workers have been engaged to clean up the terminal building and the airport is expected to reopen next week.

21 Aug 2018 4:52 PM

Trivandrum- Ernakulam section was also connected by passenger Special Trains for the flood period. (Photo: File)

Train services partially restored in flood-affected Kerala

The train services in Kayankulam-Kottayam- Ernakulam and Palakkad-Shoranur-Kozhikkode sections have been resumed.

21 Aug 2018 4:42 PM

Bajaj Auto on Tuesday announced contribution of Rs 2 crore in aid of flood-hit Kerala.

Bajaj Auto announces Rs 2 crore contribution for Kerala flood relief

The contribution is in addition to the Rs 50 lakh already contributed by various Bajaj Trusts.

21 Aug 2018 1:45 PM

A church is seen partially covered in flood waters in Alappuzha in Kerala. The state has been battered by torrential downpours since Augusta 8, with floods and landslides. (Photo: AP)

UAE gives Rs 700 crore to help rebuild flood-hit Kerala

The UAE has been one of the first countries to offer solidarity with the people in Kerala.

21 Aug 2018 1:32 PM

Rajeev Pillai’s gesture has impressed Richa Chadha who is his co-stars for his upcoming film ‘Shakeela’. (Photo: Instagram | therichachadha)

This actor postponed wedding to help rescue people in flood-hit Kerala

Rajeev Pillai is getting married to an engineering student Ajitha. The wedding will be rescheduled for next month.

21 Aug 2018 12:14 PM

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has urged the Centre to provide Rs 100 crore relief fund for rain-ravaged state's Kodagu district.

Karnataka CM demands Rs 100 crore relief fund for rain-hit Kodagu

Kumaraswamy conducted an aerial survey of landslides and flood-affected areas in Kodagu district.

21 Aug 2018 12:14 PM

A portrait of Cuban revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara is seen standing in flood waters in Alappuzha, Kerala. (Photo: AP)

Kerala floods: Maldives announces $50,000 relief

The Maldives has politically moved extremely close to both China and Pakistan, something that New Delhi is viewing with some alarm.

21 Aug 2018 5:53 AM

This categorisation will enable the state get greater monetary and other assistance from the Centre.

Centre declares Kerala floods a ‘calamity of severe nature’

Kerala will now get higher monetary help; toll reaches 223.

21 Aug 2018 4:21 AM

An aerial view of the flooded locality of Aluva after heavy rains, in Kerala on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Congress urges PM to be more generous over aid to Kerala

Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill asked the Prime Minister to declare the Kerala floods a national calamity.

21 Aug 2018 1:16 AM

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