Kerala Floods 2019

Flood-relief beneficiaries not to be excluded from ‘LIFE’ scheme; govt reverses decision

March 01, 2023

Flood-relief beneficiaries not to be excluded from ‘LIFE’ scheme; govt reverses decision

The LIFE scheme aims to provide houses for all the landless and homeless in the state.

March 30, 2021
Faulty dam management worsened the 2018 Kerala floods, says IISc study

During the floods, water was not released to the powerhouse due to the obstructions in the tunnels of the Lower Periyar Dam.
November 26, 2020
Rahul Gandhi’s 2019 flood relief kits found abandoned

V V Prakash, president of the District Congress Committee, said that the matter would be taken up seriously.
August 04, 2020
Why 'August deluge' is highly unlikely this year in Kerala

All major dams in Kerala hold far less water in their reservoirs this year than what is normal for them. Kerala's major dams are ready to absorb the excess rainfall inflow expected in August.
June 14, 2020
Actor Sushant Singh donated Rs 1 crore to flood-hit Kerala in 2018 on behalf of a fan

The actor donated the money after a fan had expressed his desire to support Kerala's flood relief efforts.
June 02, 2020
A police station that will never be in deep water

It is coming up at a height of eight feet from the ground, a precaution to ensure the station stays afloat even during heavy floods.
May 27, 2020
Kerala launches updated 'Orange Book of Disaster Management' ahead of monsoon

The book contains detailed guidelines for the management of relief camps and dam management among other things, in the backdrop of COVID-19 in the state.

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