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Kerala, After The Flood: Hotel occupancy to stay below 20-25% in September; fear of disease, epidemic keep tourists away
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Kerala, After The Flood: Hotel occupancy to stay below 20-25% in September; fear of disease, epidemic keep tourists away

Ernakulam, the largest tourism and industrial contributor to Kerala's economy, was severely damaged, with the major Kochi airport shutting down for two weeks.

Kerala deluge may shave off 2.2% of state GDP, push up fiscal deficit to 5.4%: Report
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Kerala deluge may shave off 2.2% of state GDP, push up fiscal deficit to 5.4%: Report

According to an initial estimate by rating agency Acuit Ratings (earlier Smera Ratings), the flood has shaved off at least 2.2 percent or nearly Rs 10,800 crore of state GDP.