Rain eases, but swollen rivers keep flood-prone areas in Ernakulam district on alert
Following heavy downpours over the past few days, 110 people across the district took shelter in relief camps, with eight camps remaining active on Monday and four others closed
Heavy rains over the past few days have left 110 people in relief camps across the Ernakulam district, as of Monday, August 3. Four camps remained active in Muvattupuzha taluk and two each in Kunnathunad and Kothamangalam, while the rest had been closed. The district saw significant rainfall but no relentless downpours on Monday.
Authorities warned residents in areas near the Muvattupuzha and Thodupuzha rivers, as well as low-lying regions, to stay alert as river levels remained above the danger threshold. The water level at the Malankara dam reached the red-alert mark of 41.30 meters on the evening of August 2, with inflow from the catchment area remaining heavy.
Excess water was gradually released from the dam since Sunday night. A flood-like situation occurred along the Pooyamkutty river in Kothamangalam following heavy rain on Sunday night, but conditions improved by the following day. The Manikandanchal causeway, a crucial link between tribal hamlets and villages, was submerged in the morning but later receded.
Higher Education Minister Roji M. John, overseeing the district, visited Chellanam grama panchayat, which bore the brunt of heavy rain and sea surge. The minister emphasized the need for a permanent solution to the ongoing issues, with the government planning to soon initiate the construction of a seawall. Accompanied by Kochi MLA Muhammed Shiyas, Mr. John also announced the closure of all educational institutions in the district for Tuesday, August 4, amid the persistent rainfall.
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