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3 August 2026

Kerala extreme rainfall and disaster management

The topic provides current context on disaster management and climate-induced extreme weather events in India, which is useful for illustrating answers in GS3 but does not constitute a specific policy or landmark event.

1 min read Day 2 of 8 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Recent extreme rainfall in Kerala resulted in 8 deaths, including 3 children, due to landslips, flashfloods, and electrocution.
  • Six fishermen are missing in the Arabian Sea; two residents are missing in Kannur.
  • Infrastructure impact: 17 houses destroyed, 127 partially damaged; 65 relief camps established sheltering 1,465 people.
  • High rainfall intensity recorded: 361 mm in Pathanamthitta, 340 mm in Kozhikode, and 177 mm in Wayanad.
  • IMD issued red alerts for 9 districts and orange alerts for 12 districts.
  • Disaster management measures: Dam shutters raised to manage water levels; tourist activities suspended in Idukki and Ponmudi; Sabarimala pilgrimage discouraged due to Pampa river flooding and landslide risks.
  • The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) is coordinating evacuations and monitoring dam levels.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 8 in Kerala extreme rainfall and disaster management, which has been running since 2 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges faced by disaster management authorities in predicting and mitigating the impact of extreme weather events in the hilly regions of the Western Ghats. 150 words
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  2. Extreme rainfall events in Kerala highlight the vulnerability of the state's topography. Analyze the role of the State Disaster Management Authority in proactive disaster response and the necessity of integrating climate-resilient infrastructure in ecologically sensitive zones. 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
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Prelims

  1. Which agency is responsible for issuing weather alerts such as red and orange warnings in India?

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