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Parts of Kerala received over 300 mm rainfall on Aug 1: KSDMA

Kerala experienced significant rainfall, with some areas receiving up to 320 mm. Waterlogging affected roads and low-lying regions across several districts of the state. Rains caused inundation and damage to homes, prompting rescue operations. While rainfall subsided, floodwaters remained in many affected areas. Some dam water levels dropped, but others…

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Kerala weather, August 2: Is your district on the orange alert list? Check latest IMD forecast, exam updates

Kerala weather, August 2: Kerala faces an orange alert for very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on August 2. Authorities issued safety advisories and postponed examinations due to ongoing landslides and flooding. Residents in vulnerable areas are urged to move to safer locations if instructed. Public is cautioned against entering water…

The Economic Times

IMD issues orange alert for parts of Kerala, heavy rain likely over next three days

Kerala is bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next three days, with the IMD issuing orange and yellow alerts for several districts. Authorities are urging residents in landslide and flood-prone areas to relocate to safer grounds and to remain vigilant. Precautions are advised for those near rivers…

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Kerala rain watch: Orange alert for 11 districts, warnings to continue through first week of July

Kerala is bracing for heavy rainfall as the IMD has issued an orange alert for 11 districts. This signifies the potential for very heavy downpours, with warnings extending to several days. Authorities are urging residents in vulnerable areas to relocate if necessary and advising caution. Control rooms are operational, providing…

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Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam and Idukki on red alert for extremely heavy rainfall till May 21

IMD issues red alert for Kerala districts due to extremely heavy rainfall, KSDMA warns of flash floods and waterlogging.

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Kerala State Disaster Management Authority begins revision of State Heat Action Plan

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Kerala on red alert for likely swell waves over the weekend

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Swell waves inundate coastal areas in southern, central Kerala

Rough seas hit Kerala's coastal areas, prompting disaster management alert; 'Kallakkadal' phenomenon persists, urging safety precautions.

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Temperature crosses 40°C mark in Kerala for first time after 2019

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State-specific disaster status likely to empower Kerala to cull animals posing threat to human lives

Kerala State Disaster Management Authority to frame SOPs for man-animal conflict as State-specific disaster, aiming to minimize human-wildlife conflicts.

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Kerala government declares wildlife attacks a State-specific disaster

Kerala Cabinet declares human-wildlife conflict a disaster, forms committees, neighborhood watch groups, and enhances wildlife surveillance and response measures.

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IMD issues heat alert for three districts on Monday

IMD issues yellow alert for high temperatures in Kerala, urging precautions like staying hydrated and wearing light clothing.

The Hindu

KSDMA to collaborate with WRI to implement heat action plan in Kerala

KSDMA collaborates with WRI to implement Kerala State Heat Action Plan & India Cooling Action Plan to reduce heat stress & identify vulnerable communities.

The Hindu

Kerala mulls making standard operating procedure mandatory for closed-door events

Kerala is exploring the possibility of expanding the SOP for religious festivals to closed-door events. CM Pinarayi Vijayan has asked KSDMA to submit a report within a week. The SOP will specify roles and responsibilities of organisers and guidelines to be followed. It will also include aspects of event safety,…

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Thiruvananthapuram needs drainage master plan to tackle floods

Trivandrum's poor drainage & unscientific constructions cause flooding. Overnight rain caused waterlogging in many areas, displacing many. City lacks drainage master plan & effective water outlets to sea. Operation Anantha project fell short due to local pressure. Akkulam Lake brimming with silt & urban waste. Breakwater at Veli needed to…

The Hindu

Capital flash flood exposes chinks in disaster preparedness

Regions that witnessed the flooding were close to newly built-up areas or areas that were not listed in the flood hazard map of the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority

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KSDMA recommends drought mitigation steps for Kerala

Kerala initiates drought mitigation measures despite 6% reduction in monsoon deficit. 3R approach for water security, assessment of rainfall, water availability & temperature, infrastructural works, rain harvesting pits, and availability of drinking water to animals. IMD forecasts above normal rainfall till Sep 28, but monsoon likely to end as deficient…

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KSDMA issues heat advisory for Kerala in August

Kerala is experiencing heatwave-like conditions, with temperatures reaching up to 36°C. IMD issued a heat alert & KSDMA issued an advisory to avoid direct sunlight. Heatwave is declared if the max temp reaches 40°C in plains, 37°C in coastal areas & 30°C in hill regions. Break in monsoon has triggered…

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State agencies begin working on contingency plans as monsoon slips into red

Kerala on tenterhooks due to weak monsoon; KSDMA to submit report to govt. next week. Assessment of ground situation, rainfall deficit, groundwater & reservoir storage levels to be done. IMD predicts West Coast may see rain for next 4-5 days, but not enough to reduce deficit. Positive IOD needed to…

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KSDMA allays fears over underground rumblings

The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) on Sunday sought to allay fears following rumblings and vibrations reported underground from villages in Thrissur, Kottayam, and Kasaragod districts.

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Lightning, the single largest killer among natural disasters in Karnataka

More deaths take place due to lightning than any other natural disaster, including floods, every year. So far, 33 people have lost their lives due to the natural event since this January in Karnataka. Hence, the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) has advised the district administrations to communicate…

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KSDMA issues weather warnings on SMS to people in Karnataka

The SMS alerts contain the forecast for a particular area for 3 hours, and includes warnings about gusty winds and thundershowers in English as well as Kannada

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Schools in Kerala to observe International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on Thursday

KSDMA’s Sajjam programme aims at universalising disaster risk reduction awareness and construction of resilient houses

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KSDMA to take a closer look at gustnado

Bid to see whether these extremely localised events can be forecast

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350 Amarnath yatris from Karnataka stranded

All of them are safe, says KSDMA official

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