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CM blames IMD for delay in relaying weather forecast. However, experts point out that IMDs 125-year rainfall dataset, covering 110 weather stations across Kerala from 1901 to 2025, has shed enough light on the States most vulnerable regions during monsoon and the government need not wait for weather alerts before initiating preparedness measures

The UDF is caught between the need for central funds and maintaining its integrity

As online demands and criticism over rain holidays mount, District Collectors say decisions are guided by weather data and field reportsnot social media pressure; school closures during orange, yellow alerts depend on local assessments, they say

A total of 964 people from 365 families remain in 32 relief camps in Kozhikode as heavy rain continues and schools remain shut for a second day; more than a dozen relief camps have closed in Wayanad after many displaced families returned home, leaving 584 people in 14 camps

The IAS officer is accused in the death of K.M. Basheer, the Thiruvananthapuram bureau chief ofMalayalam daily Siraj , in 2019

In Malappuram where 5,532 applications were considered valid, including 812 from other districts, 1,607 vacancies remain for 2,088 students who did not get allotment

A total of 110 people remained in relief camps across the district on Monday following heavy downpours over the past few days. Eight camps remained active in the districtfour in Muvattupuzha taluk and two each in Kunnathunad and Kothamangalamwhile four had been closed.

An order by the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) abolished the Kerala Police Officers Association and re-distributed its members and assets among two other police associations. A Single Bench stayed the order and a former office-bearer of Kerala Police Association appealed against the stay.

Heavy rain continued to lash the district on Monday

MVD advises motorists to reduce speed and keep it below 60 kmph on wet roads or where water has collected. Since the monsoon began, national highway stretches have seen many fatal accidents

Low-lying regions in upper Kuttanad, including parts of Thiruvalla and Aranmula, remain under water; as many as 5,940 people are currently sheltered in relief camps across the district

Half-open shutters, heaps of mud, waterlogged furniture and ruined merchandise stand as grim reminders of the flash flood that ripped through the town

He played a key role in strengthening the Congress in areas such as Kayiliyad, Chalavara, Shoranur and Ottapalam and served as president of the Chalavara grama panchayat

More than a dozen relief camps shut as weather improves; 584 people from 174 families remain in 14 camps

The accusations revolve around Satheesans controversial helicopter trip and scheduled lunch during the disaster, with LDF leaders asserting that his lack of effective crisis management has compromised government operations.

Pilgrims travelling from Nilackal were temporarily stopped following reports of a landslip at Attathodu, while those arriving through Erumely also faced entry curbs

The project centres on the development of a riverside park at Thrikkudamanna Kadavu on the banks of Iruvanjippuzha under the Destination Challenge project initiative of the State government

Thankaraj, who managed to rescue his family before tragedy struck, was trapped under mud and later saved by neighbours; with their house and vehicles completely lost, the family seeks govt. aid to rebuild their lives

The Chief Officer and Second Engineer of the ship had been detained in Kochi for more than a year after the ship capsize

As of August 3 evening, power supply remained disrupted for 63,676 consumers, predominantly in Pathanamthitta and Kannur districts, due to damage to nearly 3,000 distribution transformers and thousands of electrical posts

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) made the payment for the supplies in full and had not made any complaint about quality, he says

It has been cleared of encroachments to restore the river to its original width of 38 metres

Many firms may be forced to shut down unless the government steps in with effective intervention, says P. Niazar, president of the Kerala Merchants Chamber of Commerce

Such steps will enable the agencyto procure essential commodities during harvest seasons at lower prices and supply them to consumers at affordable rates throughout the year, Satheesan pointed out

In a sarcastic remark, V.D. Satheesan says he is unaware that the previous Chief Minister' had observed a fast during the 2018 floods

The sea has advanced nearly 100 metres inland at Kavugoli, completely destroying the Cherangai-Kavungoli coastal road

521 people shifted to eight relief camps as on Monday. Five landslips reported so far in Kannur district

Justice Kauser Edappagath allows the bail, with conditions, reasoning that the accused have been in remand for more than 60 days and they have no other criminal history

CM claims delay in receiving timely forecasts from IMD created difficulties during initial hours of extreme rainfall as Kerala relies primarily on agency forecasts to monitor weather conditions

Minister says 2,892 transformers were damaged during the rains. Following the receding of floodwater, 2,600 transformers have been repaired and re-energised, while restoration of 1,872 damaged electric poles is progressing

Ratheesh resigns as secretary, Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board; managing director, RUTRONIX (Kerala State Rural Womens Electronics Industrial Cooperative Federation Ltd); and CEO of Kerala Khadi Workers Welfare Fund Board

The accident occurred around 9.30 a.m. when the bus travelling from Nelliyampathy to Nenmara skidded at a curve near Pothundy Dam and fell into a teak plantation below. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle on the rain-soaked road

District administration issues alert to people living along Muvattupuzha, Thodupuzha and Kaliyar rivers as water levels continued to rise

The woman who had reached the place to see off her daughter was fatally struck after KSRTC bus went out of control; locals said the driver suffered a medical emergency

A hill in the area had been shedding loose soil since Sunday morning, prompting authorities to close the highway before the slope gave way. Earth, rocks and trees tumbled onto the road and into the swollen Kadalundipuzha on the other side