The death toll in the landslide at Kavalappara in Nilambur area of Malappuram district has risen to nine.
According to official records, a total of 80 landslides were reported within few days across various regions including Malappuram, Kavalappara and Puthumala in Wayanad.
The total death toll has risen to 65 following incessant rains and floods in the state.
Kerala Floods: Rainfall intensity decreases, death toll reaches 65
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13:48 August 11
The death toll in the Kavalappara landslide has risen to nine
01:49 August 11
IAF rescues people in Raichuru
People were rescued by the Indian Air force helicopters in Raichuru district on Saturday. The administration in Raichur is contemplating on bringing in helicopters to rescue stranded families.
20:42 August 10
Kerala flood: Pregnant woman rescued from tribal colony
Kerala flood: Pregnant woman rescued from tribal colony
An 8-month pregnant woman rescued from a tribal colony of Kerala on Saturday. The lady named Lavanya's, a resident of Pattimalam Konar Thuruth, rescued along with her husband and 60-year-old grandmother.
The rescue operation was conducted by the fire force and locals.
20:22 August 10
Situation is totally under control says District Collector Wayanad
District Collector Wayanad AR Ajayakumar: The situation is totally under control at present, there is no need to panic. Apart from a major landslide reported in Puthumala near Meppadi, no other such major incident has been reported.
17:31 August 10
Death toll reaches 51, 18 trains cancelled
The death toll has reached 51 due to the massive flood in Kerala. Also, Indian Railway has cancelled 18 trains.
17:16 August 10
Rahul Gandhi to visit Wayanad tomorrow
Rahul Gandhi to visit his Lok Sabha constituency Wayanad in Kerala, tomorrow. The district has been severely affected due to heavy rainfall in the region.
16:12 August 10
Kerala: IMD issues red alert for 8 distrcits
Death toll reaches 51, Red alert in 8 districts
India Meteorological Dept (IMD) issued Red Alert for 8 districts and Orange Alert for 6 districts of the state for today. Red Alert has been issued for 3 districts and Orange Alert for 6 districts of the state for tomorrow.
An Orange level weather warning implies that all recipients in the affected areas should prepare themselves in an appropriate way for the anticipated conditions.
While a Red level alert is the highest warning that can be issued. It implies that people take action to protect themselves and their properties. This could include moving families out of the danger zone temporarily, staying indoors or taking specific actions to mitigate the effects of weather conditions i.e. sandbags to prevent flooding, gritting for icy driveways.
15:49 August 10
Over 1.2 lakh people in relief camps
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Update on relief camps (As of 12:00 PM 10/08/2019): 1111 flood relief camps are operating across the State. These camps now host 124464 persons from 34386 families. Kozhikode has the most number of camps- 218. pic.twitter.com/HCWVD2mifz
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) August 10, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Update on relief camps (As of 12:00 PM 10/08/2019): 1111 flood relief camps are operating across the State. These camps now host 124464 persons from 34386 families. Kozhikode has the most number of camps- 218. pic.twitter.com/HCWVD2mifz
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) August 10, 2019Update on relief camps (As of 12:00 PM 10/08/2019): 1111 flood relief camps are operating across the State. These camps now host 124464 persons from 34386 families. Kozhikode has the most number of camps- 218. pic.twitter.com/HCWVD2mifz
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) August 10, 2019
Providing an update on relief camps, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, "1111 flood relief camps are operating across the State. These camps now host 124464 persons from 34386 families. Kozhikode has the most number of camps- 218."
13:19 August 10
Flight services to resume from tomorrow
Operations at the Cochin International Airport will resume at 12 noon tomorrow.
Water on the runaway has been cleared.Three aircrafts that were stranded on Thursday have taken off to other airports.
13:11 August 10
Landslide at Puthumala village in Kerala
Incessant rainfall in Wayanad causes landslide at Puthumala village in Meppadi Panchayat.
National Disaster Response Force, Fire and Rescue Department and Forest Department officials engaged in search and rescue operation.
12:23 August 10
Heavy rains, over 42 killed in Kerala
As Kerala continues to remain on edge while battling the heavy downpour, the death toll has risen to 44 due to rain-related incidents.
12:23 August 10
Orange alert issued in six districts of Kerala
Banasura Sagar dam will be opened at 3pm. A red alert notice has been issued in the area.
Rainfall reduces in Palakkad, Kannuur, Idukki and Ernakulam districts of Kerala.
Orange alert has been issued in six districts and heavy rainfall continues in 8 districts of Kerala.
11:51 August 10
Flood situation likely to worsen in Kerala
The weather forecasting agency predicted that the flood condition will worsen in multiple districts of Kerala in next 18-24 hours.
However, rain intensity might start decreasing after 24 hours.
11:40 August 10
Indian Navy to reach Puthumala for rescue operations
Navy to reach Puthumala in Wayanad for rescue operations.The Navy helicopter will reach Batheri in afternoon.
11:10 August 10
Rescue operation continues in Wayanad
Army personnel continue rescue operations in flood hit Wayanad.
09:56 August 10
- Thiruvananthapuram
Municipality has opened a counter to collect flood relief materials.The supplies, food and clothing to be sent to the relief camps will be collected here.
Rail transportation disrupted in Balaramapuram due to landslide
- Kozhikode
The district collector urged people living along the Kuttiyadi river to evacuate after water level rises.
- Wayanad
Rescue operation have been distrupted due to heavy rainfall and landslides
There is a increase in death toll and still many people are missing
- Malappuram
Military forces will soon reach severely effected areas for rescue operations
09:54 August 10
UAE issues travel advisory for its citizens
The UAE has issued a travel advisory to its citizens to follow instructions issued by the Indian authorities in connection with the natural calamity.
"In a second advisory, the Consulate, based in the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram, has urged the UAE citizens visiting Kerala to register with the diplomatic post so that it can keep track of them and ensure their safety and welfare," Wam said.The Consulate has asked its nationals to contact its dedicated phone number in case of any emergency.
09:53 August 10
Rahul Gandhi to visit Kerala
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Wayanad and Malappuram tommorrow.
09:41 August 10
New born baby rescued in Wayanad
Army personnel rescued a new born baby, from flood hit Wayanad.
09:37 August 10
Rail transportation is completely disrupted in the region
Train services have been disrupted due to flooding and trees falling on rail tracks.
Southern Railways has cancelled several trains, including the Kannur-Alapuzha Express, on Saturday. Many trains have been partially cancelled with routes cut short to avoid the flooded areas.
Mangaluru Nagercoil Parasuram Express has been cancelled between Mangaluru and Wadakkanchery, MangaluruNagercoil Ernad Express has been cancelled between Mangaluru and Thrisur, Thiruvananthapuram Hyderabad Sabari Express has been cancelled between Thiruvananthapuram and Coimbatore.
The Kannur Thiruvananthapuram Jan Shatabdi Express has been cancelled between Kannur and Shoranur.
09:33 August 10
Rescue team reaches Kavalappara
Man washed away in landslide in Kerala
Rescue teams have reached Kavalappara in Malappuram where more than 30 people are feared missing after a landslide hit the area on August 8.
Rescue operations hampered due to bad weather.
09:26 August 10
Red alert has been issued in seven districts in Kerala
Heavy rain and landslides reported in Wayanad and Kasargode.
Educational institution will remain closed today in Kasargode district.
Red alert has been issued in seven districts of the state and Banasura dam can be opened today
09:15 August 10
Kerala Floods LIVE: Rainfall intensity decreases, death toll reaches 65
Thiruvananthapuram: As Kerala continues to battle the torrential downpour lashing its shores, death toll has risen to 65 in rain related incidents, including flooding and landslides, with over one lakh people moved to relief camps.
Twenty people have been killed in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts, and nine have died in Wayanad in rain related incidents since August 8, officials said quoting reports received till 7 am.
In 988 relief camps across the state, 1,07,699 persons have been shifted. In the worst affected Wayanad, 24,990 persons are in such camps, they said.
Many people are still feared trapped under debris following major landslides that hit the Wayanad and Malappuram districts and the rescue operations, which were suspended Friday night, have restarted as the day broke, the officials said.
Over 1,000 people have been rescued from the tea plantation village of Puthumala at Meppadi in Wayanad, which was rocked by landslides as portion of a hill came crashing down on several homes and other structures, including a mosque and a temple.
According to Wayanad Sub Collector N S K Umesh, seven bodies have been recovered so far and over 1,000 people have been moved to safer locations.
"The area is dangerous. What we understand is that 15 people are still missing," he said, adding search operations by Army and National Disaster Response Force personnel are underway.
Besides Wayanad, the continuous rains have triggered multiple landslides and overflowing rivers have caused flooding in several parts of Malappuram, Kannur and Idukki in north and central Kerala.
Several areas in Thrissur and Kannur districts are waterlogged with many having been moved to relief camps.
For the day, the Met department has issued a red alert for Ernakulam, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur.
The deluge has decreased in the state even as it grapples to fully recover from the extensive damage caused by the floods of August, 2018 that claimed over 400 lives and left lakhs of people homeless.
13:48 August 11
The death toll in the Kavalappara landslide has risen to nine
The death toll in the landslide at Kavalappara in Nilambur area of Malappuram district has risen to nine.
According to official records, a total of 80 landslides were reported within few days across various regions including Malappuram, Kavalappara and Puthumala in Wayanad.
The total death toll has risen to 65 following incessant rains and floods in the state.
01:49 August 11
IAF rescues people in Raichuru
People were rescued by the Indian Air force helicopters in Raichuru district on Saturday. The administration in Raichur is contemplating on bringing in helicopters to rescue stranded families.
20:42 August 10
Kerala flood: Pregnant woman rescued from tribal colony
Kerala flood: Pregnant woman rescued from tribal colony
An 8-month pregnant woman rescued from a tribal colony of Kerala on Saturday. The lady named Lavanya's, a resident of Pattimalam Konar Thuruth, rescued along with her husband and 60-year-old grandmother.
The rescue operation was conducted by the fire force and locals.
20:22 August 10
Situation is totally under control says District Collector Wayanad
District Collector Wayanad AR Ajayakumar: The situation is totally under control at present, there is no need to panic. Apart from a major landslide reported in Puthumala near Meppadi, no other such major incident has been reported.
17:31 August 10
Death toll reaches 51, 18 trains cancelled
The death toll has reached 51 due to the massive flood in Kerala. Also, Indian Railway has cancelled 18 trains.
17:16 August 10
Rahul Gandhi to visit Wayanad tomorrow
Rahul Gandhi to visit his Lok Sabha constituency Wayanad in Kerala, tomorrow. The district has been severely affected due to heavy rainfall in the region.
16:12 August 10
Kerala: IMD issues red alert for 8 distrcits
Death toll reaches 51, Red alert in 8 districts
India Meteorological Dept (IMD) issued Red Alert for 8 districts and Orange Alert for 6 districts of the state for today. Red Alert has been issued for 3 districts and Orange Alert for 6 districts of the state for tomorrow.
An Orange level weather warning implies that all recipients in the affected areas should prepare themselves in an appropriate way for the anticipated conditions.
While a Red level alert is the highest warning that can be issued. It implies that people take action to protect themselves and their properties. This could include moving families out of the danger zone temporarily, staying indoors or taking specific actions to mitigate the effects of weather conditions i.e. sandbags to prevent flooding, gritting for icy driveways.
15:49 August 10
Over 1.2 lakh people in relief camps
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Update on relief camps (As of 12:00 PM 10/08/2019): 1111 flood relief camps are operating across the State. These camps now host 124464 persons from 34386 families. Kozhikode has the most number of camps- 218. pic.twitter.com/HCWVD2mifz
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) August 10, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Update on relief camps (As of 12:00 PM 10/08/2019): 1111 flood relief camps are operating across the State. These camps now host 124464 persons from 34386 families. Kozhikode has the most number of camps- 218. pic.twitter.com/HCWVD2mifz
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) August 10, 2019Update on relief camps (As of 12:00 PM 10/08/2019): 1111 flood relief camps are operating across the State. These camps now host 124464 persons from 34386 families. Kozhikode has the most number of camps- 218. pic.twitter.com/HCWVD2mifz
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) August 10, 2019
Providing an update on relief camps, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, "1111 flood relief camps are operating across the State. These camps now host 124464 persons from 34386 families. Kozhikode has the most number of camps- 218."
13:19 August 10
Flight services to resume from tomorrow
Operations at the Cochin International Airport will resume at 12 noon tomorrow.
Water on the runaway has been cleared.Three aircrafts that were stranded on Thursday have taken off to other airports.
13:11 August 10
Landslide at Puthumala village in Kerala
Incessant rainfall in Wayanad causes landslide at Puthumala village in Meppadi Panchayat.
National Disaster Response Force, Fire and Rescue Department and Forest Department officials engaged in search and rescue operation.
12:23 August 10
Heavy rains, over 42 killed in Kerala
As Kerala continues to remain on edge while battling the heavy downpour, the death toll has risen to 44 due to rain-related incidents.
12:23 August 10
Orange alert issued in six districts of Kerala
Banasura Sagar dam will be opened at 3pm. A red alert notice has been issued in the area.
Rainfall reduces in Palakkad, Kannuur, Idukki and Ernakulam districts of Kerala.
Orange alert has been issued in six districts and heavy rainfall continues in 8 districts of Kerala.
11:51 August 10
Flood situation likely to worsen in Kerala
The weather forecasting agency predicted that the flood condition will worsen in multiple districts of Kerala in next 18-24 hours.
However, rain intensity might start decreasing after 24 hours.
11:40 August 10
Indian Navy to reach Puthumala for rescue operations
Navy to reach Puthumala in Wayanad for rescue operations.The Navy helicopter will reach Batheri in afternoon.
11:10 August 10
Rescue operation continues in Wayanad
Army personnel continue rescue operations in flood hit Wayanad.
09:56 August 10
- Thiruvananthapuram
Municipality has opened a counter to collect flood relief materials.The supplies, food and clothing to be sent to the relief camps will be collected here.
Rail transportation disrupted in Balaramapuram due to landslide
- Kozhikode
The district collector urged people living along the Kuttiyadi river to evacuate after water level rises.
- Wayanad
Rescue operation have been distrupted due to heavy rainfall and landslides
There is a increase in death toll and still many people are missing
- Malappuram
Military forces will soon reach severely effected areas for rescue operations
09:54 August 10
UAE issues travel advisory for its citizens
The UAE has issued a travel advisory to its citizens to follow instructions issued by the Indian authorities in connection with the natural calamity.
"In a second advisory, the Consulate, based in the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram, has urged the UAE citizens visiting Kerala to register with the diplomatic post so that it can keep track of them and ensure their safety and welfare," Wam said.The Consulate has asked its nationals to contact its dedicated phone number in case of any emergency.
09:53 August 10
Rahul Gandhi to visit Kerala
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Wayanad and Malappuram tommorrow.
09:41 August 10
New born baby rescued in Wayanad
Army personnel rescued a new born baby, from flood hit Wayanad.
09:37 August 10
Rail transportation is completely disrupted in the region
Train services have been disrupted due to flooding and trees falling on rail tracks.
Southern Railways has cancelled several trains, including the Kannur-Alapuzha Express, on Saturday. Many trains have been partially cancelled with routes cut short to avoid the flooded areas.
Mangaluru Nagercoil Parasuram Express has been cancelled between Mangaluru and Wadakkanchery, MangaluruNagercoil Ernad Express has been cancelled between Mangaluru and Thrisur, Thiruvananthapuram Hyderabad Sabari Express has been cancelled between Thiruvananthapuram and Coimbatore.
The Kannur Thiruvananthapuram Jan Shatabdi Express has been cancelled between Kannur and Shoranur.
09:33 August 10
Rescue team reaches Kavalappara
Man washed away in landslide in Kerala
Rescue teams have reached Kavalappara in Malappuram where more than 30 people are feared missing after a landslide hit the area on August 8.
Rescue operations hampered due to bad weather.
09:26 August 10
Red alert has been issued in seven districts in Kerala
Heavy rain and landslides reported in Wayanad and Kasargode.
Educational institution will remain closed today in Kasargode district.
Red alert has been issued in seven districts of the state and Banasura dam can be opened today
09:15 August 10
Kerala Floods LIVE: Rainfall intensity decreases, death toll reaches 65
Thiruvananthapuram: As Kerala continues to battle the torrential downpour lashing its shores, death toll has risen to 65 in rain related incidents, including flooding and landslides, with over one lakh people moved to relief camps.
Twenty people have been killed in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts, and nine have died in Wayanad in rain related incidents since August 8, officials said quoting reports received till 7 am.
In 988 relief camps across the state, 1,07,699 persons have been shifted. In the worst affected Wayanad, 24,990 persons are in such camps, they said.
Many people are still feared trapped under debris following major landslides that hit the Wayanad and Malappuram districts and the rescue operations, which were suspended Friday night, have restarted as the day broke, the officials said.
Over 1,000 people have been rescued from the tea plantation village of Puthumala at Meppadi in Wayanad, which was rocked by landslides as portion of a hill came crashing down on several homes and other structures, including a mosque and a temple.
According to Wayanad Sub Collector N S K Umesh, seven bodies have been recovered so far and over 1,000 people have been moved to safer locations.
"The area is dangerous. What we understand is that 15 people are still missing," he said, adding search operations by Army and National Disaster Response Force personnel are underway.
Besides Wayanad, the continuous rains have triggered multiple landslides and overflowing rivers have caused flooding in several parts of Malappuram, Kannur and Idukki in north and central Kerala.
Several areas in Thrissur and Kannur districts are waterlogged with many having been moved to relief camps.
For the day, the Met department has issued a red alert for Ernakulam, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur.
The deluge has decreased in the state even as it grapples to fully recover from the extensive damage caused by the floods of August, 2018 that claimed over 400 lives and left lakhs of people homeless.
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