Mitigating Flood Risks in Kerala: Technological Solutions Abstract Kerala, a state located in the southern part of India and one of the most ecologically sensitive bio diversity hotspots in the world is facing multitudes of environmental crisis which are mostly man-made. Since floods hit the state in 2018 due to unprecedented high rainfalls, the state is witnessing large number of freak events of nature killing hundreds every year since then. However, with proper planning using space technologies, we can have systems in place like and integrated Dam management system and Landslide detection and prevention system. This essay explores the possibilities of using space technologies in mitigating such adversities. In this endless, vast Universe, we humans are mere visitors. Like how a mother’s womb protects and nourishes her children, mother nature embraces us for the limited time we have as a visitor. Just like how a child is a part of his/her mother, we humans are part of this large ecosy
