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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.
Kerala faces a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in eight districts on Friday, with authorities advising caution following earlier severe weather.
National Highways Authority has allocated ₹42.6 crore for drainage improvements on NH 66 in Kerala.
Kerala anticipates less rain, with Kuttanad schools closed Monday due to ongoing flood impacts; Wayanad tourist restrictions are lifted.
Kerala schools in flood-affected districts, including Thiruvalla and Kuttanad, will close Monday. Tourist restrictions in Wayanad are lifted, but quarrying bans remain as heavy rain continues.
Kuttanad taluk schools are closed Monday due to heavy rain and waterlogging for student safety.
A government report highlights Kerala's high disaster vulnerability due to geography and population density, noting shortcomings in warning dissemination and enforcement of regulations, requiring further strengthening despite existing models.
Kerala faces squally weather alerts, with fishermen warned against sea travel due to potential heavy winds, poor visibility, and risks of landslides, mudslides, and lightning.
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
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