📊 Climate Archive & Disaster Records
Historical Kerala Flood & Climate Archive (2018–2026)
Interactive comparison dataset analyzing rainfall intensity, dam spillway releases, river crest levels, and relief metrics across landmark disaster events.
Event Focus: 2018 Monsoon
The Great Kerala Flood of 2018
Worst disaster in Kerala since 1924 (Century Flood)
Est. Financial Loss:₹31,000 Crores
Peak 24h Rainfall419 mmIdukki (Peermade / Munnar)
Dams Opened35 ReservoirsPeriyar Peak: 14.8m
Relief Camps Active5,645 Camps1,450,000 Inmates
Casualties483 RecordedState Official Record
Key Event Highlights & Operational Findings:
35 out of 54 major dams opened simultaneously including Idukki Dam Cheruthoni shutters for the first time in 26 years.
Cochin International Airport (CIAL) submerged and closed for 12 days.
Over 1.45 million people housed across 5,645 relief shelters.
Fishermen of Kerala hailed as "Kerala's Navy" after rescuing over 65,000 marooned citizens.