National Tourism Strategy 2031 aims to increase the contribution of the UAE tourism sector to the national GDP to Dh450 billion
business9 hours ago
There was no let-up from heavy rains in Kerala as four members of a family were killed at Edavanna in Malappuram district when their house collapsed on Friday, taking the rain-related death toll in the state to 32, while over 22,000 people have been moved to relief camps.
The Cochin International Airport, where flight operations was suspended till midnight Friday after floodwaters inundated the apron area (parking), will remain closed till 3 PM on Sunday, an official press release said.
Moderate to heavy rainfall with wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph is very likely to at one or two places in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur districts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
High waves in the range of 3.2-3.7 metres are forecast till 23:30 hours of Saturday along the coast of Kerala from Pozhiyoor to Kasargod. Officials have advised fishermen not to venture into these areas during the period.
Latest updates:
Kerala: Traffic movement, through Pattambi bridge, stops. The bridge is flooded as Bharathappuzha river is overflowing. pic.twitter.com/dOOi8ibvYk
- ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2019
Kerala: Houses submerge in floodwater in Aluva's Kuttamassery area in Kochi, following heavy rainfall in the region. pic.twitter.com/E5cMUG4GrK
- ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2019
Kerala: Streets in Areekode town of Kozhikode district are flooded due to heavy rainfall in the region. pic.twitter.com/4wXvVkCvu0
- ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2019
Landslide in Wayanad: 54 people have been rescued by NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) from Puthumala near Meppadi in Wayanad. Approximately 100 people have been rescued so far. #KeralaRain https://t.co/5A4qwUPZLp
- ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2019
Moderate to heavy rainfall with wind speed reaching 40 to 50 kmph is very likely to occur at one or two places in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam & Thrissur districts.
- CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) August 9, 2019
CIAL has informed that the operations of the Cochin International Airport, Kochi (COK) will remain suspended till 1500 hrs of Sunday (11/08/2019). pic.twitter.com/JPFwvVDWvu
- CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) August 9, 2019
Stay Weather Aware: High waves in the range of 3.2-3.7 meters are forecasted till 23:30 hours of 10-08-2019 along the coast of Kerala from Pozhiyoor to Kasargod. Fishermen are advised not to venture into these areas for the above mentioned period.
- CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) August 9, 2019
Kerala: Traffic movement through Pattambi bridge stopped, after the bridge was flooded due to overflow of Bharathappuzha river.
- ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2019
Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KDSMA): 22,165 people have been evacuated to safety and lodged in 315 camps across the state. #KeralaRains pic.twitter.com/x8ZLii00OM
- ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2019
Kerala: Water enters houses in Muvattupuzha town of Ernakulam district. The region is reeling under flood due to rainfall. pic.twitter.com/KQrXYxGR47
- ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2019
National Tourism Strategy 2031 aims to increase the contribution of the UAE tourism sector to the national GDP to Dh450 billion
business9 hours ago
The Tunisian icon believes tennis still has a way to go to achieve gender equality
tennis9 hours ago
Emirati golfers sweep the top three positions in both team and individual categories with Oman and Saudi finishing with silver and bronze medals
sports9 hours ago
Kane Williamson will captain the T20 World Cup squad for a fourth time as New Zealand hunt for a maiden title
cricket9 hours ago