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Kerala installed 51 weather stations, primarily at schools, to improve disaster monitoring amid extreme rainfall. Data will be shared with authorities and used for educational purposes.
Kerala is implementing a flood resilience initiative, utilising AI and advanced technology for disaster preparedness following recent severe weather. A roadmap was presented to strengthen the state against extreme events.
The unexpected weekend downpour caused an adjacent drainage canal to overflow, sending water rushing directly into the room housing the heavy machinery. Water levels rose to nearly four feet, carrying silt and mud that completely submerged the motors and other delicate printing equipment.
Pathanamthitta has pulled off a rare meteorological feat, recording a zero-percent deviation between its projected and actual seasonal rainfall. Between 1 June and 6 August 2026, the district, which was staring at a standard monsoon deficit, registered exactly 105.1 cm of rain against a 50-year
Vaka Kakkathuruthu families face isolation during monsoons as floods submerge their sole access road, cutting them off from essential services and risking safety when travelling by boat or wading.
Despite losing his official vehicle and key office equipment, George refused to let the bureaucratic hurdle affect emergency services during the monsoon crisis. With parts of Thiruvalla severely waterlogged, he arranged the tipper truck to reach affected citizens and coordinate relief measures.
Pathanamthitta: A comprehensive study by the Pathanamthitta District Town Planning department has revealed that conserving paddy fields and natural wetlands saved Pathanamthitta town from devastating floods. Conversely, unregulated development and the rapid reclamation of natural canals and
"He always told me that he was staying away from home just to clear all our debts," says Shafiya, the grieving wife of R Rajesh, the rappelling instructor from Kalliyoor Kizhakke Thettivila Rajesh Bhavan, who tragically lost his life during a flood rescue operation. "Just a week before this
Safely re-enter, check for damage and electrical risks, wear protective gear, and disinfect water sources and utensils.
Kerala's Cabinet will accord state honours to R Rajesh, a disaster response trainer who died during rescue operations, and complete his unfinished home, alongside enhanced flood relief measures.
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