Nature turned its fury back on this year on Kerala with excessive rains, cyclone and floods again this year. This was a repeat of last year and last year it was south and central Kerala which suffered heavily ; this year it was the north of Kerala. Incessant rains led to floods and unprecidented landslides ; many unfortunate ones lost lives and livelyhood.
The internet is flooded with questions on Kerala Floods
- What is the reason for floods in Kerala this year?
- Is Kerala safe after floods ?
- Is Munnar Safe?
- Is Wayanad Safe?
- Is Thekkady safe?
- Is Alappuzha Safe?
- Is Kumarakom safe?
Kerala did not bear the brunt of floods to the scale it did last year. South and central Kerala is back to normal already. Few pockets that have been hit hard in North Kerala will take a while to recoup and recover.
Deviation from Normal Monsoon
- 2018 and 2019 the Monsoon intensity and damages was big.
- Kerala bounced back in matter of months in 2018.
- Kerala has bounced back in a less than a month in 2019.
Message to tourists coming to Kerala
Present situation as of today 20th August 2019
- Worst is over and Kerala is almost back to normal.
- All tourist places are open and tourist flow has begun.
- Some roads were damaged and they have been repaired or are in the process.
- Monsoon is still on and will remain so till the end September like every year.
- Rain intensity too has come down a lot now and there is no cause of worry anymore.
- All sightseeing places are open and active in south and central Kerala.
Some facts on Kerala Monsoon
- Monsoon is natural and part of yearly climatic cycle.
- Monsoon is one of the best period to travel.
- Monsoon brings out the best among the flora and fauna in Kerala and enhances its beauty.
- Low lying areas get flooded; people are relocated and brought back after its over every year.
- Landslides happen every year during monsoon and it is cleared out.
- Roads get damaged every year during monsoon and it is repaired.
Your saftey is most important to us ; we the tourism fraternity understand this very well. Your safety is our responsibility.
Relax and continue with your holiday plans.
