Kerala Scales Up NORKA Support With 567 Calls Logged as West Asia Airspace Disruptions Persist

Overview

• Round-the-clock NORKA helpdesks and a Kerala House control room are operational, with 567 calls recorded by late Monday morning as officials share verified updates and arrange assistance.
• Eight Indians, including three Keralites diverted to Karachi on an Air Arabia flight, were routed to Colombo and are slated to reach Kochi via Delhi early on March 3.
• Most enquiries concern flight status, cancellations, travel advisories and potential evacuations, with officials noting callers report being safe but anxious about continued disruptions.
• NORKA and partner groups are providing on-ground aid such as help with duplicate documents and medicines, opening shelters in Bahrain, and arranging hotel stays for travellers stranded on transit visas.
• Kerala is forming dedicated help groups across Israel, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, planning counselling support, and urging citizens to follow guidance from Indian embassies and the MEA.