Hundreds of troops and local fishermen are staging desperate rescue attempts with helicopters and boats across Kerala following floods and landslides
Kerala
Indian president Ram Nath Kovind
UAE leaders send messages of condolence after Kerala floods disaster
UAE President and Vice-President send cables of condolences to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind after the floods and landslides in Kerala
Ancient India
Flood toll in India’s Kerala jumps to 67
More than 50,000 people have sought shelter in relief camps
Cochin Airport
Etihad Airways, Emirates cancel Cochin flights after Kerala floods
Heavy flooding in Kerala has prompted Indian authorities to close Cochin International Airport until Saturday, August 18
fruit bats
UAE bans imports of Kerala fruit, veg following virus outbreak
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment also announces ban on animal products from South African province
fruit bats
UAE, Bahrain caution citizens after Nipah virus outbreak
Kerala, where the virus has been detected, is a popular destination for travellers from the Gulf
Kerala
In pictures: Ruler of Sharjah visits State of Kerala in India
During his official visit to Kerala, the Sharjah Ruler will meet with the Prime Minister of India and senior officials.