Keralam will unveil district-specific disaster management plan in three months, says Satheesan
Cabinet to decide on Wednesday on the aid for families of those who died in the flash flood at T.K. Colony near Amarambalam; visitor movement to be regulated at the site
Kerala's Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced that the government plans to create a district-specific disaster management plan within three months. This announcement came after a flash flood at T.K. Colony near Amarambalam claimed five lives and left one woman missing. Satheesan visited the accident site and the families of the victims, expressing his government's commitment to strengthening Kerala's disaster management system.
The proposed plan will tailor the measures to each district's unique risks and priorities. Additionally, the government will seek support from NGOs, the Central government, and research institutions to develop the plan. Satheesan emphasized the need for stronger safety measures in light of recent incidents in Nilambur, Idukki, and Kottayam, where ten people died despite the absence of major downpours, floods, or landslides.
The government will also focus on improving weather forecasts, as the Nilambur incident had no forecast of the intense rainfall that caused the flash flood. To regulate visitor movement at T.K. Colony, which has gained popularity through social media, the district administration, ministers, MLAs, and other elected representatives will meet to discuss safety measures. The Cabinet will meet on Wednesday to decide on financial assistance for the victims' families.
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