Clean-up gathers pace as floodwaters recede across Kottayam, Pathanamthitta
As many as 12,063 people are sheltered in 139 relief camps in Kottayam. In Pathanamthitta, 10,570 people from 3,331 families are being accommodated in 142 relief camps
In Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts, floodwaters are gradually receding, prompting swift clean-up efforts. However, some low-lying areas remain submerged. Houses inundated by the Meenachil river for four days are coated in thick mud. Roads and polder bunds have also been affected. Moderate rainfall was reported in Kottayam.
Authorities have withdrawn the red alert but residents remain cautious of further rain. Villages along Vembanad lake continue to face the aftermath, with water yet to drain completely. District Collector Chetan Kumar Meena declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Friday due to the orange alert. Around 12,063 people are sheltered in 139 relief camps in Kottayam.
In Pathanamthitta, life is gradually returning to normal, with local bodies and volunteers cleaning up roads and public spaces. The government plans to provide ₹10,000 to affected households and enhance financial assistance for crop losses. Quarry and crusher operations have been suspended until August 10, and all educational institutions remain closed on Friday.
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