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According to the department, due to its coastal location and the rugged terrain of the Western Ghats, Kerala is highly vulnerable to natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and droughts.
Accordingly, KIIFCON's total PMC charge is ₹13.455 crore.
The deadly stampede unfolded at the rally of Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) at Velumchamypuram in Karur, three days after the Madras High Court made strong observations regarding public meetings being convened by political parties. The HC on Wednesday impleaded the TN Chief Secretary and
Residents have blamed the panchayat and disaster management authorities for the negligence.
The incident was not a mudslide but a case of land subsidence caused by prolonged heavy rainfall, said an expert.
Kerala student rescue device, named Saman Kunan, is inspired by the Thai cave mission and aims to provide a cutting-edge solution for disaster management.
Entry to the landslide-affected wards 11, 12, and 13 of Mundakkai-Chooralmala in Meppadi panchayat, including designated 'No Go Zones', has also been prohibited until further notice.
The municipal siren sounded five times a day without fail.
The monsoon preparedness training sessions were held as part of Munnorukkam, a micro-level disaster mitigation project.
Among the districts, the highest cumulative rainfall during this period was received in Kannur while Palakkad recorded the highest departure; 888 per cent.
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