In this paper the case study is about describing the severe Floods affected the South Indian state Kerala, due to unusually high rainfall during the monsoon season May-August 2018.
In August 2018, harsh flooding affected the Kerala due to heavy high rainfall during the monsoon season. About one sixth of population of Kerala is affected by flood and its related incident. Landslides are reported in different parts of the state. The incessant rain accompanied with the rise of water level in rivers and other waterbodies have resulted in flooding in many parts of Kerala. Government of Kerala is doing his best for the flood affected areas. The state government requires INR 31000 Crore for recovery and reconstruction. People across the country and abroad were co-operated and support the government’s building and rehabilitation duties. Situation is regularly monitored by the Prime Minister, Chief Minister and National Crisis Management Committee.
The main objective of this paper is to analyse the causes, impacts and various measures adopted by the government in order to tacle the problem of flood in Kerala in 2018.
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