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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Kerala: The Southwest monsoon arrived early, making its onset two days ahead of schedule over Kerala and bringing heavy rainfall to several areas of the state. Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Idukki have experienced severe downpours, leading to landslides, waterlogging, and the uprooting of trees. In the Poochapra and Kolappra areas of Idukki, landslides and uprooted trees caused damage to some houses and vehicles, although no casualties were reported. Due to the potential threat of mudslides, traffic restrictions were implemented along the Thodupuzha-Puliyanmala state highway. Additionally, the authorities in Idukki raised five shutters of the Malankara Dam and advised residents living along the banks of the Thodupuzha and Muvattupuzha rivers to be cautious. In neighboring Kottayam district, people residing near the Meenachal and Manimala rivers were also urged to stay vigilant due to heavy rainfall in various parts of the district.

SW monsoon lashes Kerala; causes severe damages

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Kerala: The Southwest monsoon arrived early, making its onset two days ahead of schedule…

Kerala: LSGD to retrieve legacy waste dumpsites in 20 towns THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Kerala: The Local Self-Government Department (LSGD) in Kerala is preparing to launch a Rs. 100 crore project to reclaim legacy waste dumpsites in 20 towns across the state. The project, which will be carried out in two phases, is part of the World Bank-aided Kerala Solid Waste Management Project. The Dumpsite Remediation Project aims to retrieve approximately 60 acres of legacy dumpsites through biomining and bioremediation and convert the reclaimed land into public utility spaces. Kottarakkara, Kayamkulam, Koothattukulam, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha, North Paravur, Kalamassery, Vatakara, Kalpetta, Iritty, Koothuparamba and Kasaragod are the towns selected for phase I. In phase two, the project will be executed in Mavelikara, Kottayam, Chalakkudi, Kunnamkulam, Vadakkancheri, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Manjeri. Legacy waste dump sites in these towns will become redundant with the installation of scientific waste management infrastructure as part of the Malinya Muktham Nava Keralam campaign. The plan is to set up Material Collection Facilities (MCFs), Resource Recovery Facilities (RRFs), bio-parks, or any other amenities that could be useful for the urban local bodies on the reclaimed land. As part of the project, around 4.30 lakh metric tonnes of garbage will be removed. M B Rajesh, LSGD Minister, Government of Kerala, said, “This is a transformational project that will turn our entire urban landscape far more clean, healthy, hospitable, and economically sustainable." “The process will follow all Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines for bio-mining and also strictly adhere to World Bank Environment and Social safeguards, thus ensuring that the local community is not inconvenienced in any manner,” he added.

Kerala: LSGD to retrieve legacy waste dumpsites in 20 towns

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Kerala: The Local Self-Government Department (LSGD) in Kerala is preparing to launch a Rs.…

Aditya, India’s first solar powered ferry, wins Gustave Troupe Award

Aditya, India’s first solar powered ferry, wins Gustave Troupe Award

KOCHI: ‘Aditya’, India’s first solar-powered ferry, has won the prestigious Gustave Trouve Award for Excellence…