#KeralaFloods: The India Meteorological Department placed all the 14 districts on red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall with forecast for rain in place till Saturday. https://t.co/yeuuoszyIT
Army rescue operations on in Pathanamthitta district. Hundreds marooned. Surge of distress calls on social media
03:5916 Aug 2018
Landslide in Thirssur
The lower parts of Thrissur district are flooded. A landslide is reported from Chelakkara town.
04:0316 Aug 2018
Kochi metro suspended
Operations of Kochii metro suspended as the Aluva Muttom yard flooded.
04:1016 Aug 2018
CM Pinarayi calls Modi again
CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls PM Modi to seek deployment of more forces, helicopters for the rescue operations. 156-member Army-NDRF team is already at work in Pathanamthitta district and Chengannur in Alappuzha district. "Had a detailed discussion with Kerala CM Shri Pinarayi Vijayan regarding the unfortunate flood situation in the state. Centre stands firmly with the people of Kerala and is ready to provide any assistance needed," PM tweeted yesterday.