Local body in Idukki tackles flood by clearing streams and culverts
Despite the panchayat area receiving nearly 100 mm of rainfall on the morning of August 1, no waterlogging was reported in the town or surrounding settlements
Despite waterlogging and severe flooding in various local bodies across the state due to heavy rains, a local body in the hilly district of Idukki has successfully addressed its long-standing flooding issue. The Kumily panchayat, which serves as the gateway to the popular tourist destination of Thekkady within the Periyar Tiger Reserve, faced years of waterlogging in Kumily town and nearby settlements.
However, following proactive measures to clear streams and culverts, the town experienced no waterlogging during heavy downpours in August 2023. Kumily panchayat president M.M. Varghese explained that the panchayat initiated cleaning operations in March, addressing issues such as waste dumping in culverts and obstructed water flow in the Anavachal stream.
Local business owners expressed appreciation for the initiative, which helped prevent financial losses due to shop flooding. The panchayat secretary, R. Ashokkumar, confirmed the completion of stream and culvert clearing with support from officials and the Local Self-Government department's engineering wing.
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