Kerala CM lifts SDRF gag order on scientists' landslide interactions

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday directed chief secretary V Venu to withdraw a controversial note issued by the State Disaster Management Authority, which restrained science and......

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Scientists are exploring whether the strong earthquake that struck Nepal and the surrounding region on Tuesday is responsible for the south Lhonak lake outburst, which triggered a flash flood in......

Kerala: Major dams opened to release excess water amid heavy rain threats

The India meteorological department on Tuesday predicted isolated heavy rains in some parts of Kerala till Wednesday and widespread rains till August 11 as result of a newly formed depression near......

Kerala rains: Red alert issued in 5 districts

As rains continue to lash across Kerala days ahead of the expected onset of Southwest monsoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a red alert in five districts of the state......