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Three killed in two road accidents in Thrissur
The first accident occurred around 4 a.m. near Ollur
Why is Kerala facing high leptospirosis mortality? | Explained
With leptospirosis deaths mounting in Kerala, here’s what is driving the State’s high mortality burden
Red alert, rising rivers and gridlocked roads, as heavy monsoon rain batters Thrissur
Blue alert issued at Peringalkuthu Dam, city reels under flooding and traffic chaos as authorities urge residents to stay indoors
Kerala's Water Resources Department to draw up short and long-term development plans covering five years
The Revised Budget for 2026-27, presented by the UDF government, has earmarked ₹895.59 crore for water supply and sanitation
Trader stabbed to death during clash near bar in Kozhikode, suspect arrested
Najeeb Mohammed, the accused, was arrested from Nadakkavu within a few hours after the incident
Landslip claims mother and son in Poonjar
The landslip occurred when a section of the hillside adjoining their house gave way following incessant rain, sending a large mass of earth crashing onto the building and burying it under debris
Heavy rain triggers evacuation of several families in Kozhikode rural area
Engapuzha town was inundated after river water entered the area following heavy downpour on Saturday, August 1; traders in the area claimed a huge loss as they could not shift the stored items on time
Heavy rain hits eastern parts of Ernakulam, DTPC shuts tourist spots
District Disaster Management Authority has advised those staying along the Muvattupuzha and Thodupuzha rivers to stay safe as water level in both the rivers have surpassed the dangerous mark
How Kerala’s ageing population is reshaping housing demand
Kerala’s demographic transition is redefining residential planning through inclusive design, wellness and community-focused developments
Minor landslip disrupts access to tourist destination Ponmudi amid heavy rains
The collapse of the road edges has brought traffic heading to Ponmudi to a complete halt for the time being.
Torrential rain unleashes landslips, floods across Kottayam, Pathanamthitta
The authorities have sounded a high alert across the high ranges and downstream areas amid fears of further landslips and flash floods
ESA notification raises concern among people in hilly regions of Kerala
Farmer leaders say that with 131 villages from the State are now included in the draft notification, and nearly 1,500 sq km of farmlands and human habitations fall in the ecologically sensitive area (ESA) category
Kerala heavy rains LIVE: Revenue Minister calls meeting for rescue operations
A red alert has been issued for eight districts in Kerala, while an orange alert has been issued in three districts and Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Alappuzha have been placed under a yellow alert
Kerala prepares disaster-prevention measures as heavy rains lash State
Disaster prevention activities will be coordinated by the Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar
Kerala government to come up with draft framework for granting industry status to Malayalam cinema
“Granting industry status and completing the initial formalities is part of the 100-day action plan of the UDF government,” Minister for Cinema P.C. Vishnunadh told The Hindu
IMD upgrades rain alert to red for 8 districts in Kerala after intense overnight rains
Extremely heavy rainfall is likely over the next 24 hours in Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod
At least one dead after landslip hits Idukki
Due to continued heavy rainfall, the Idukki District Collector has declared a holiday for all educational institutions in the district.
Proposal to acquire Kannur’s private mangrove land in limbo
Hundreds of hectares of privately owned mangroves in the district remain caught in policy paralysis, with farmers willing to surrender their land waiting for years for government approval
