Unprecedented rain this week in some districts of Kerala have left the state in the worst flood situation of the century. “Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years. 80 dams opened, 324 lives lost and 223,139 people are in about 1500+ relief camps,” chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aerial survey to witness the massive loss and destruction triggered by the torrential rains in Kerala was called off on Saturday due to bad weather, state government officials said.
Modi, who arrived in the state capital on Friday night, flew in to Kochi earlier in the morning.
The Prime Minister was to be accompanied in his survey by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, State Revenue Minister E. Chandrasekheran and other top state officials.
Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been asked to mobilize additional manpower, boats and helicopters to scale up the rescue and relief operations. Food packets and drinking water are also being rushed.
To avoid any inconvenience in travelling, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked scheduled domestic airlines to mount additional flights to Kerala after the closure of the Cochin airport.
"Out of 71 arrivals and 74 departures of scheduled domestic airlines to or from Cochin, 23 arrival and 24 departures have been rescheduled and additional 19 arrival and departures have been mounted to or from Trivandrum, Calicut and Coimbatore airports. Nine foreign carriers operating to Cochin have also rescheduled their flights to or from Trivandrum," read a statement from Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).
ALSO READ: Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years; death toll climbs to 324
Scheduled domestic airlines have also been advised to ensure that airfares for flights to or from Trivandrum and Calicut airports in Kerala and nearby airports - Mangalore and Coimbatore - are kept at an optimal level proportionate to sector distance.
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01:40 PM
CM says initial loss at Rs 195 bn
A colossal southwest monsoon in Kerala has resulted in floods and landslides in the state, which is worst in the last 100 years.
01:30 PM
PM conducted aerial survey to get first-hand knowledge about flood. Our helicopter could not go to some places due to inclement weather. He has announced Rs500 crore&all possible help. We thanked him & demanded more helicopters & boats: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
01:29 PM
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IAF helicopters winched & evacuated the stranded people & children from the roof top and safely dropped at various relief camps.#KeralaFloodRelief
1:27 PM - Aug 18, 2018
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01:28 PM
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Terrible tragedy has struck Kerela. Floods due to torrential rains situation is getting worse. People there are in dire circumstances & we need to help them immediately with relief and medical supplies. Let’s extend whatever help we can in whatever capacity. Let’s save the Kerela
8:10 AM - Aug 18, 2018
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01:24 PM
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Precision, steadiness & professionalism of IAF Pilots seen here in saving precious lives during rescue operations in Kerala. #KeralaFloodRelief
1:22 PM - Aug 18, 2018
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01:03 PM
According to the army, 3,627 persons have been rescued till date, including 22 foreign nationals.
01:02 PM
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#Update #KeralaFloods2018 Indian Army has made 13 temporary bridges to reconnect 38 remote areas, total of 3627 personnels have been rescued till date, including 22 foreign nationals. #OpMadad #KeralaFloodRelief @PIB_India @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India
8:06 AM - Aug 18, 2018
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01:02 PM
Indian Army constructs 13 bridges
The Indian Army, which is actively involved in the rescue and relief efforts in Kerala, constructed 13 bridges in order to establish connection with 38 remote areas in the state, which has been hit severely by floods.
12:58 PM
Rahul urges Modi to declare Kerala floods a national disaster
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately declare the floods in Kerala as a national disaster.
"Dear PM (Prime Minister), please declare #Kerala floods a National Disaster without any delay. The lives, livelihood and future of millions of our people is at stake," Gandhi tweeted.
12:39 PM
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced an aid of Rs 100 million for flood-hit Kerala.
12:38 PM
Rahul Gandhi
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Dear PM,
Please declare #Kerala floods a National Disaster without any delay. The lives, livelihood and future of millions of our people is at stake.
11:16 AM - Aug 18, 2018
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12:38 PM
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I salute the people of Kerala for their fighting spirit. I compliment the authorities for their efforts in this adverse situation.
I would also like to appreciate the wide support and solidarity from people across India towards Kerala during this unprecedented situation.
12:29 PM - Aug 18, 2018
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12:37 PM
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NDRF teams, companies of BSF, CISF and RAF are deployed in the state for rescue and relief operations.
The Air Force, Army, Navy and Coast Guard are assisting operations in different parts of Kerala.
Rescuing those who are trapped remains the topmost priority.
12:27 PM - Aug 18, 2018
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12:37 PM
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The Central Government is ensuring that the benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, MGNREGA, various social security schemes, Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture reach those affected on a priority basis in Kerala.
12:26 PM - Aug 18, 2018
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12:37 PM
Insurance companies have been directed to hold special camps for assessment and timely release of compensation to the affected families and beneficiaries under social security schemes. Directions have also been issued for early clearance of claims under the Fasal Bima Yojna for farmers.
11:59 AM
Achankovil river near Alappuzha's Kollakadavu village is overflowing following heavy rainfall in the area. Shaukat, a villager says,"The area has been completely flooded. I have lost almost everything I had. The water level is increasing with every passing hour."
11:57 AM
The loss due to the heavy monsoon, flood and landslides across 13 districts in Kerala is pegged at around Rs 195.12 billion, as per the preliminary estimates and the number is expected to increase as the situation is going from bad to worse, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
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11:55 AM
PM Modi announces Rs 5 billion as temporary relief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is Kerala currently, announced Rs 5 billion as temporary relief, while the State has sought for Rs 20 billion.
11:07 AM
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#WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducts an aerial survey of flood affected areas. PM has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh per person to the next kin of the deceased and Rs.50,000 to those seriously injured, from PM’s National Relief Funds (PMNRF). #KeralaFloods
10:58 AM - Aug 18, 2018
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11:06 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducts an aerial survey of flood affected areas. PM has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 200,000 per person to the next kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those seriously injured, from PM’s National Relief Funds (PMNRF)
10:48 AM
SBI has donated Rs 20 million to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) and announced waiver of fees and charges on services offered by the bank in Kerala. #KeralaFloods
10:42 AM
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Alert: People in the low lying areas along Chalakudy river and its tributaries are requested to move to higher locations as a precautionary measure. All stranded people are being attended by the forces in maximum capacity. #KeralaFloods2018
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10:41 AM
The chief minister's office has also released helpline numbers.
Kasargod: 9446601700
Kannur: 91-944-668-2300
Kozhikode: 91-944-653-8900
Wayanad: 91-807-840-9770
Malappuram: 91-938-346-3212
Malappuram: 91-938-346-4212
Thrissur: 91-944-707-4424
Thrissur: 91-487-236-3424
Palakkad: 91-830-180-3282
Ernakulam: 91-790-220-0400
Ernakulam: 91-790-220-0300
Alappuzha: 91-477-223-8630
Alappuzha: 91-949-500-3630
Alappuzha: 91-949-500-3640
Idukki: 91-906-156-6111
Idukki: 91-938-346-3036
Kottayam: 91-944-656-2236
Kottayam: 91-944-656-2236
Pathanamthitta: 91-807-880-8915
Kollam: 91-944-767-7800
Thiruvananthapuram: 91-949-771-1281
10:22 AM
Here's how you can help those affected by the Kerala floods:
Donations can be made through cheques or demand drafts (DD), or internet banking. Address for cheques: The Principal Secretary (Finance) Treasurer, Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram – 1;
To contribute online -
Account number: 67319948232
Bank: State Bank of India
Branch: City branch, Thiruvananthapuram
IFS Code: SBIN0070028
PAN: AAAGD0584M
Name of Donee: CMDRF
10:21 AM
Here's how you can help those affected by the Kerala floods:
Contribute through the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF)
The chief minister's office released a letter appealing for help to rebuild the lives of people affected by the floods in Kerala. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, "We have an important task before us, the task of bringing life back to normalcy."
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Here's how you can help those affected by the unprecedented floods in Kerala. Now you can make donations online to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund through the site, https://donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in/ #KeralaFloods #StandWithKerala.
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10:19 AM
UAE to provide aid to flood-hit Kerala
To be chaired by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), the national emergency committee will include representatives from the UAE's humanitarian organisations, according to Gulf News.
10:06 AM
State highway to Idukki city from Kumily is blocked due to landslide, clearance operation underway.
09:40 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aerial survey to witness the massive loss and destruction triggered by the torrential rains in Kerala was called off on Saturday due to bad weather, state government officials said.
09:26 AM
08:58 AM
Rains subsided on Saturday morning resulting in the water level in Idukki and parts of Ernakulam and Thrissur districts coming down.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aerial survey to witness the massive loss and destruction triggered by the torrential rains in Kerala was called off on Saturday due to bad weather, state government officials said.
Modi, who arrived in the state capital on Friday night, flew in to Kochi earlier in the morning.
The Prime Minister was to be accompanied in his survey by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, State Revenue Minister E. Chandrasekheran and other top state officials.
Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been asked to mobilize additional manpower, boats and helicopters to scale up the rescue and relief operations. Food packets and drinking water are also being rushed.
To avoid any inconvenience in travelling, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked scheduled domestic airlines to mount additional flights to Kerala after the closure of the Cochin airport.
"Out of 71 arrivals and 74 departures of scheduled domestic airlines to or from Cochin, 23 arrival and 24 departures have been rescheduled and additional 19 arrival and departures have been mounted to or from Trivandrum, Calicut and Coimbatore airports. Nine foreign carriers operating to Cochin have also rescheduled their flights to or from Trivandrum," read a statement from Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).
ALSO READ: Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years; death toll climbs to 324
Scheduled domestic airlines have also been advised to ensure that airfares for flights to or from Trivandrum and Calicut airports in Kerala and nearby airports - Mangalore and Coimbatore - are kept at an optimal level proportionate to sector distance.
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01:40 PM
CM says initial loss at Rs 195 bn
A colossal southwest monsoon in Kerala has resulted in floods and landslides in the state, which is worst in the last 100 years.
01:30 PM
PM conducted aerial survey to get first-hand knowledge about flood. Our helicopter could not go to some places due to inclement weather. He has announced Rs500 crore&all possible help. We thanked him & demanded more helicopters & boats: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
01:29 PM
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Indian Air Force
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IAF helicopters winched & evacuated the stranded people & children from the roof top and safely dropped at various relief camps.#KeralaFloodRelief
1:27 PM - Aug 18, 2018
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01:28 PM
Tejashwi Yadav
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Terrible tragedy has struck Kerela. Floods due to torrential rains situation is getting worse. People there are in dire circumstances & we need to help them immediately with relief and medical supplies. Let’s extend whatever help we can in whatever capacity. Let’s save the Kerela
8:10 AM - Aug 18, 2018
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01:24 PM
Indian Air Force
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Precision, steadiness & professionalism of IAF Pilots seen here in saving precious lives during rescue operations in Kerala. #KeralaFloodRelief
1:22 PM - Aug 18, 2018
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01:03 PM
According to the army, 3,627 persons have been rescued till date, including 22 foreign nationals.
01:02 PM
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#Update #KeralaFloods2018 Indian Army has made 13 temporary bridges to reconnect 38 remote areas, total of 3627 personnels have been rescued till date, including 22 foreign nationals. #OpMadad #KeralaFloodRelief @PIB_India @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India
8:06 AM - Aug 18, 2018
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01:02 PM
Indian Army constructs 13 bridges
The Indian Army, which is actively involved in the rescue and relief efforts in Kerala, constructed 13 bridges in order to establish connection with 38 remote areas in the state, which has been hit severely by floods.
12:58 PM
Rahul urges Modi to declare Kerala floods a national disaster
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately declare the floods in Kerala as a national disaster.
"Dear PM (Prime Minister), please declare #Kerala floods a National Disaster without any delay. The lives, livelihood and future of millions of our people is at stake," Gandhi tweeted.
12:39 PM
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced an aid of Rs 100 million for flood-hit Kerala.
12:38 PM
Rahul Gandhi
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@RahulGandhi
Dear PM,
Please declare #Kerala floods a National Disaster without any delay. The lives, livelihood and future of millions of our people is at stake.
11:16 AM - Aug 18, 2018
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12:38 PM
Narendra Modi
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I salute the people of Kerala for their fighting spirit. I compliment the authorities for their efforts in this adverse situation.
I would also like to appreciate the wide support and solidarity from people across India towards Kerala during this unprecedented situation.
12:29 PM - Aug 18, 2018
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12:37 PM
Narendra Modi
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NDRF teams, companies of BSF, CISF and RAF are deployed in the state for rescue and relief operations.
The Air Force, Army, Navy and Coast Guard are assisting operations in different parts of Kerala.
Rescuing those who are trapped remains the topmost priority.
12:27 PM - Aug 18, 2018
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12:37 PM
Narendra Modi
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The Central Government is ensuring that the benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, MGNREGA, various social security schemes, Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture reach those affected on a priority basis in Kerala.
12:26 PM - Aug 18, 2018
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12:37 PM
Insurance companies have been directed to hold special camps for assessment and timely release of compensation to the affected families and beneficiaries under social security schemes. Directions have also been issued for early clearance of claims under the Fasal Bima Yojna for farmers.
11:59 AM
Achankovil river near Alappuzha's Kollakadavu village is overflowing following heavy rainfall in the area. Shaukat, a villager says,"The area has been completely flooded. I have lost almost everything I had. The water level is increasing with every passing hour."
11:57 AM
The loss due to the heavy monsoon, flood and landslides across 13 districts in Kerala is pegged at around Rs 195.12 billion, as per the preliminary estimates and the number is expected to increase as the situation is going from bad to worse, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
To read more click HERE
11:55 AM
PM Modi announces Rs 5 billion as temporary relief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is Kerala currently, announced Rs 5 billion as temporary relief, while the State has sought for Rs 20 billion.
11:07 AM
ANI
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@ANI
#WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducts an aerial survey of flood affected areas. PM has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh per person to the next kin of the deceased and Rs.50,000 to those seriously injured, from PM’s National Relief Funds (PMNRF). #KeralaFloods
10:58 AM - Aug 18, 2018
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11:06 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducts an aerial survey of flood affected areas. PM has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 200,000 per person to the next kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those seriously injured, from PM’s National Relief Funds (PMNRF)
10:48 AM
SBI has donated Rs 20 million to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) and announced waiver of fees and charges on services offered by the bank in Kerala. #KeralaFloods
10:42 AM
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@CMOKerala
Alert: People in the low lying areas along Chalakudy river and its tributaries are requested to move to higher locations as a precautionary measure. All stranded people are being attended by the forces in maximum capacity. #KeralaFloods2018
5:19 PM - Aug 16, 2018
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10:41 AM
The chief minister's office has also released helpline numbers.
Kasargod: 9446601700
Kannur: 91-944-668-2300
Kozhikode: 91-944-653-8900
Wayanad: 91-807-840-9770
Malappuram: 91-938-346-3212
Malappuram: 91-938-346-4212
Thrissur: 91-944-707-4424
Thrissur: 91-487-236-3424
Palakkad: 91-830-180-3282
Ernakulam: 91-790-220-0400
Ernakulam: 91-790-220-0300
Alappuzha: 91-477-223-8630
Alappuzha: 91-949-500-3630
Alappuzha: 91-949-500-3640
Idukki: 91-906-156-6111
Idukki: 91-938-346-3036
Kottayam: 91-944-656-2236
Kottayam: 91-944-656-2236
Pathanamthitta: 91-807-880-8915
Kollam: 91-944-767-7800
Thiruvananthapuram: 91-949-771-1281
10:22 AM
Here's how you can help those affected by the Kerala floods:
Donations can be made through cheques or demand drafts (DD), or internet banking. Address for cheques: The Principal Secretary (Finance) Treasurer, Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram – 1;
To contribute online -
Account number: 67319948232
Bank: State Bank of India
Branch: City branch, Thiruvananthapuram
IFS Code: SBIN0070028
PAN: AAAGD0584M
Name of Donee: CMDRF
10:21 AM
Here's how you can help those affected by the Kerala floods:
Contribute through the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF)
The chief minister's office released a letter appealing for help to rebuild the lives of people affected by the floods in Kerala. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, "We have an important task before us, the task of bringing life back to normalcy."
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CMO Kerala
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@CMOKerala
Here's how you can help those affected by the unprecedented floods in Kerala. Now you can make donations online to Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund through the site, https://donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in/ #KeralaFloods #StandWithKerala.
7:16 PM - Aug 14, 2018
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10:19 AM
UAE to provide aid to flood-hit Kerala
To be chaired by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), the national emergency committee will include representatives from the UAE's humanitarian organisations, according to Gulf News.
10:06 AM
State highway to Idukki city from Kumily is blocked due to landslide, clearance operation underway.
09:40 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aerial survey to witness the massive loss and destruction triggered by the torrential rains in Kerala was called off on Saturday due to bad weather, state government officials said.
09:26 AM
08:58 AM
Rains subsided on Saturday morning resulting in the water level in Idukki and parts of Ernakulam and Thrissur districts coming down.
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