Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Kerala Hit by Flooding; Residents Protest Water Issues
Heavy rains caused flooding in Kerala, with high tidal waves damaging homes.
People in Kannamaly protested because of problems with waterlogging and coastal erosion.
Many families had to move to temporary shelters, while schools and roads were closed in certain areas.
The good news is the rain started to slow down, and the forecast is for less rain.
Local authorities are working on solutions and helping those affected.
The residents are demanding a fix for the problems that lead to flooding and erosion.
Heavy rains and high tidal waves caused damage and waterlogging in Kerala.
Residents of Kannamaly protested against waterlogging and coastal erosion.
Families were shifted to relief camps due to flooding.
Rainfall intensity decreased, and no extreme rainfall was forecast.
Schools and public roads in Kuttanad were waterlogged, with a holiday declared.
- Who
- Residents of Kerala, authorities, and the India Meteorological Department.
- What
- Heavy rains caused flooding, damage, and protests.
- When
- Tuesday, with decreasing rain intensity reported.
- Where
- Kerala, particularly Kannamaly and Kuttanad.
- Why
- Protests were held to demand solutions to waterlogging and coastal erosion.
Affected Residents
Authorities
Cause of action
Affected Residents
Need for permanent solutions to waterlogging and coastal erosion.
Authorities
N/A
- Location of Protest
- Kannamaly, Ernakulam district
- Nature of Protest
- Road blocked with a country boat, fishing nets, and logs
- Relief Camps
- 15 total (3 in Kottayam, 12 in Thrissur)
- School Closure
- Holiday declared in Kuttanad taluk
- Rainfall Forecast
- Moderate to light rainfall predicted in one or two places on Wednesday