Munnar marks 100 years since devastating ‘flood of 99’

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A century ago, on this month, a devastating deluge, known as the Great Flood of 99 (Malayalam calendar year 1099), ripped through the erstwhile princely states of Kerala.

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Even Munnar, the picturesque hill town in the Idukki district perched at a seemingly safe altitude, wasn’t spared. The relentless floodwaters wreaked havoc on the town.

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In a heartfelt tribute, a special souvenir that meticulously documents the resilience, dreams, hard work, and transformative changes that have shaped Munnar is being released.

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The souvenir titled Centennial: 100 Years of Munnar After Flood 1924 to 2024 is curated by Munnar GHS/GHVS Old Students Association.

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According to MJ Babu, president of Munnar GHS/GVHSS Old Students Association, the 1924 floods changed the history of Munnar.

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Congratulating the association for coming out with a souvenir like this, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, in his message, noted the Great Flood of 1924.

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“A catastrophe referred to as the “Flood of ’99”, took many precious lives and reshaped landscapes, leaving its indelible impact on Munnar,” he added.

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At the same time, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in his message noted that ‘the impact of this tragedy is greater than what is known.’

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