Rest of Kerala has been put on orange alert, except Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha, where very heavy rain is likely
Eight killed in rain-related incidents. A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over west-central and adjoining North Bay of Bengal around May 27, which, along with the prevailing strong westerlies, is likely to intensify the rain further for the next seven days
The rehabilitation scheme was launched after families affected by the July 30, 2024, landslide at Vilangad complained of delays in government assistance
The centres will be set up as part of the district’s monsoon preparedness measures to handle rain-related incidents. The monsoon is expected to reach the Kerala coast early this year, by May 24
A delegation from Odisha recently visited Kerala and sought the State’s assistance in establishing a KaWaCHaM-like network
Titled ‘Tracking the Monsoon’, the event will be hosted in association with the India Meteorological Department, Indian Meteorological Society, Kerala State Disaster Management Authority and Directorate of Environment and Climate Change