Short report on kerala flood 2018 Continue This article is about the 2018 Kerala floods. For 2019 Keralas floods, see 2019 Kerala floods. Flooding that occurred in Kerala This article can be expanded with the text translated from the relevant article in Malayalam. (June 2019) Click show important translation instructions. View the machine version of the Malayalam article. Machine translation, such as DeepL or Google Translate, is a useful starting point for translations, but translators should review errors as needed and confirm that the translation is accurate, rather than simply copying machine text to English Wikipedia. Don't translate text that seems unreliable or substandard. If possible, show the text with references in a foreign language article. You must provide a copyright attribution in the editing summary accompanying your translation by providing a link to the source of your translation. The attribution model to edit summary Content in this editing translates from the existing Article By The Little Wikipedia to :ml:േകരളിെല െവൊം (2018); see your story for appropriation. The േകരളിെല െവൊം േകരളിെല െവൊം Ml (2018) template should also be added to the conversation page. For more advice, visit Wikipedia: Translation. 2018 Kerala FlooddateJuly 2018 (2018-07) - August 2018LocationKerala, IndiaCauseLow pressureHeavy rainDischargesLandslideaths683 dead,140 missing₹400 billion U.S. dollars (estimated) August 16, 2018 severe flooding affected the southern Indian state of Kerala, due to unusually high rainfall during the monsoon season. It was the worst flooding in Kerala in nearly a century. More than 483 people were killed and 140 were missing. About a million people were evacuated, mostly from Chengannur, Pandanada, Edanada, Aranmula, Kozhenerri, Ayirut, Rann, Pandalam, Kuttanada, Malappurama, Aluwa, Chaalakudy, Trisur, Tiruvalla, Eravirura, Wallamkulama, North Paravura, Chellanama, Vipina. All 14 districts in the state were put on high alert. According to the Kerala Government, one sixth of the total population of Kerala was directly affected by floods and related incidents. The Indian government has declared it a Level 3 disaster, or a severe disaster. This is the worst flooding in Kerala since the great flood of 99 that occurred in 1924. Thirty-five of the state's fifty-four dams were opened for the first time in history. At the same time, all five overcrowded gates of the Idukki Dam were opened, and for the first time in 26 years, five gates of the Malampuzh Dam of Palakkada were opened. Heavy rains in Vayanad and Idukki caused strong landslides and left hilly areas isolated. The situation is regularly monitored by the National Crisis Management Committee, which also coordinates rescue and relief operations. The causes of Kerala received heavy monsoon precipitation, which was about 116% more than the usual drop in rain in Kerala, in the middle of the evening of August 8, causing the dams to fill their maximum power; The state experienced 310 mm of rain in the first 48 hours. Almost all dams have been open since the water level rose close to overflow due to heavy rainfall, flooding local lowlands. For the first time in the state's history, 35 of the 54 dams were opened. The flood is considered to be the impact of global warming. Independent scientific studies conducted by hydrology experts from IIT Madras, Purdue University and IIT Gandhinagar have concluded that it was the heavy downpour that led to flooding, not dam management. Based on computer simulations of storage and flood flow models by a team of researchers from IIT Madras and Purdue University, it was found that flood-related destruction could not be associated with the release of water from dams. In addition, the scientists added that the probability of such floods is 0.06% and no reservoir management could consider such scenarios. Hydrology expert at IIT Gandhinagar, Professor Vimal Mishra, identified four main flood factors. Unexpected above-normal downpours, extreme precipitation occurring almost all over Kerala during the season, more than 90% of the reservoir even before the extreme precipitation events, and finally, unprecedented extreme precipitation in the catchments of large reservoirs in the state led to disaster. Expert bodies such as the Central Commission on Water Resources confirmed the findings of scientists from IIT Madras, Purdue University and IIT Gandhinagar. In the adv report. Jacob. Alex, a south African appointed by kerala's High Court, which was later rejected by Kerala's Honourable High Court, was released shortly before the 2019 general election, claiming the devastating flooding of 2018 was the result of poor management of the dam by the state government. All 79 dams in the state were retained for hydroelectric or irrigation purposes, and flood control was not their goal, according to Amicus curiae Jacob P Alex. The main task of the dam operators was to maximize the levels of the reservoir, which was contrary to the goal of flood control, for which dams could be used. The flood cushion reservoirs - a storage facility designed in dams to absorb unforeseen high flows - needed to be revised in accordance with the latest guidelines, Alex wrote in his report. Sudden release of water from various reservoirs, during extreme precipitation has exacerbated the damage, he said, adding that warnings - blue, orange and red - were not issued in accordance with the EAP guidelines. No appropriate follow-up and effective precautions (especially for evacuating people and placing them in a safe place) were taken after the red alert was issued, the statement said. However, on August 20, 2019, the Kerala Supreme Court ruled that the amicus curiae report was not accepted and the court could not be used for political battles and arguments. The Government of Kerala argued in the Supreme Court that the very sudden release of water from the Mullaperyar Dam by the Tamil Nadu government was one of the causes of the devastating flooding in Kerala. The Tamil Nadu government rejected this argument, saying that Kerala had been hit by a deluge caused by the dumping of excess water from 80 reservoirs across Kerala caused by heavy rains in the state; It also claimed that the over-flooding at the Izukka Dam was mainly due to flows from its own independent catchment due to unprecedented heavy rainfall, while discharges from the Mullaperiyar Dam were much smaller. While it is difficult to attribute any single event to climate change, its possible role in causing heavy rainfall of the event over Kerala cannot be ruled out. Impact of kerala before (above) and after (see below) floods released by NASA. The images are of false color, making the flood water dark blue and the vegetation bright green. Play Media Flooded Mullassery Channel, Angamaly More than 483 people died and 140 were missing, while The Economic Times reported that 33,000 people were rescued. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority declared the state red as a result of severe flooding. A number of water treatment plants have been forced to stop pumping water, leading to poor access to clean water, particularly in the northern parts of the state. More than 3,274 relief camps have been opened in various locations to accommodate flood victims. An estimated 1,247,496 people have taken refuge in such camps. The flooding affected hundreds of villages, destroyed an estimated 10,000 kilometres of roads and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes. The Government cancelled the Onam celebration and the funds allocated were redistributed to relief efforts. On August 12, Cochin International Airport, india's fourth busiest international traffic, and the busiest in the state suspended all operations until August 29, after the runway flooded. All schools throughout the state, except the Kazhakuta School of Sainik, were closed and tourists were dissuaded or banned in some areas because of security concerns. On August 16, kochi metro was briefly closed and a free service was later offered to help those affected Due to heavy rain and rising water levels Southern Railway has suspended rail services at the Tiruvanantapuram-Kottayam-Ernakulam and Ernakulam-Shorunur-Palakkad sections. A flooded house in Companypady View NH544 near Companypady Metro Station Flooded House august 16, 2018. As seen on August 16, 2018, the Southern Naval Rescue Command initiates Operation Madad in Kerala on August 16, 2018. NDRF, NDMA and civil ministry secretaries held meetings with the Chief Secretary of Kerala. Following the decisions taken during these meetings, the Centre launched massive rescue and relief operations. In one of the largest rescue operations, 40 helicopters, 31 aircraft, 182 rescue teams, 18 defence force medical brigades, 90 NDRF brigades and 3 Central Armed Police Forces, as well as more than 500 boats and necessary rescue equipment were delivered. The rescue operation carried out by Public WhatsApp teams emerged as a control center that coordinated assistance and support in various areas. The vast majority of the population is engaged in different ways of organizing the supply and assistance of materials. The rescue operation of the fisherman, according to the government, a total of 4,537 from the fishing community took part in the rescue operation with 669 fishing boats. They managed to save more than 65,000 people from different areas. Pinaray Vijayan paid tribute to the fishermen, and The Minister of Fisheries J. Merciciutti Amma stated that the Government would provide financial assistance for the repair of fishing boats, which had been partially damaged in the rescue operations, and that new ones would be provided for those boats that had been completely destroyed. It is estimated that seven boats were completely destroyed and 452 were partially destroyed. Animal Rescue Sally Varma of Humane Society International organized the rescue and transportation of the animals to special shelters where the affected animals were kept.