The desire to understand flood risk before committing to a seaside home is understandable, but assessing that risk isn’t always straightforward. Knowing how people perceive these risks ...

KOCHI: Floods, cyclones and landslides ... Jayaraman said around 100 rain gauges, river water level gauges and groundwater gauges have been installed at various spots of the river basins.

For potential buyers or renters, particularly in the wake of another winter of storms and flooding, questions around whether to invest in coastal properties are more urgent now than ever.