Swell waves hit coastal Kerala Sub: Geo Sec: Oceanography Context: Tension gripped the residents of coastal areas in Kerala on Saturday night after high swell waves pounded the coast What are Swell Waves? These waves are formed by an ocean swell; hence the name swell surge. Ocean swells occur not due to the […]

    What is Kallakkadal, which has flooded houses in Kerala’s coastal areas? Subject: Geography Section: Indian Physical Geo Context: Hundreds of houses have been flooded in several coastal areas of Kerala due to high sea waves, also known as swell waves, since Sunday. More on news: The worst affected regions include Alappuzha, Kollam, and […]