Residents in India’s state of Kerala are reeling from a “once-in-a-century” flood that displaced nearly a million people, caused hundreds of fatalities, and washed away homes. The region started receiving heavy rain on August 8, 2018, but news reports state that the flooding was worsened by releases from dams.

Swollen Rivers Have Altered The Landscape In India’s State Of Kerala

Abnormally Heavy Monsoon Rains Drenched Southwestern India, Leading to the Worst Flooding in Kerala Since 1924