2020 Kerala floods

For the 2018 Kerala floods, see 2018 Kerala floods. For the 2019 Kerala floods, see 2019 Kerala floods.

2020 Kerala floods
CauseHeavy rain
Deforestation and slope alteration
Inadequate drainage
Climate Change
Deaths104 dead, 12 missing, 40 injured
Property damage₹19,000 crore (estimated)
Websitewww.keralarescue.in

During the heavy rainfall over the monsoon period from 1 June to 18 August 2020, all 14 districts in Kerala were affected with 104 dead and 40 injured.[1][2] Four districts in Kerala were flooded on 7 August 2020 (Idukki, Wayanad, Malappuram and Kottayam).[3] Major reported incidents in relation to flooding include a landslide in Idukki district on 6 August, claiming 66 lives and an Air India plane crash that caused the death of 21 people.[4][3][5] The 2020 flood in Kerala marked the third year in a row of severe monsoon flooding.[6]

The state is reeling from the destruction: loss of lives, livestock and agriculture and damage to property of approximately ₹19,000 crore.[1][2][7][8] Kerala State Disaster Management Plan was submitted to the Central Government to improve the disaster management capacity of the state.[9][10]

A flooded road at Angamaly
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  6. ^ Vijaykumar, P.; Abhilash, S.; Sreenath, A. V.; Athira, U. N.; Mohanakumar, K.; Mapes, B. E.; Chakrapani, B.; Sahai, A. K.; Niyas, T. N.; Sreejith, O. P. (1 September 2021). "Kerala floods in consecutive years - Its association with mesoscale cloudburst and structural changes in monsoon clouds over the west coast of India". Weather and Climate Extremes. 33: 100339. doi:10.1016/j.wace.2021.100339. ISSN 2212-0947.
  7. ^ "Mass exodus starts as Kuttanad stares at flooding". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  8. ^ Jacob, Jeemon (21 October 2021). "How Kerala managed its reservoirs in 2021 floods". India Today. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
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