Rain subsides, but many areas remain inundated in Thrissur
The Hindu
July 31, 2024
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Though the heavy rain that has been lashing the Thrissur district for the
last two days has subsided, many parts of the district still remain
inundated.
All rivers in the district, including the Chalakudy river, Manali river,
and Kurumali river, are overflowing. Shutters of dams, including
Peringalkuthu, Peechi, and Vazhani dams, remain open. The District
Collector has cautioned people living along the river banks to keep vigil.
As the water level in the Canoly canal is increasing, people living along
the canal too have been asked to keep vigil.
Many arterial roads, including stretches of the National Highways, are
under water. Heavy water logging has been reported in Puzhakkal road, one
of the major roads in the district, connecting Thrissur to Guruvayur and
Kozhikode. Heavy rain, along with huge potholes, has made the road a death
trap for motorists, especially for two-wheeler riders.
As many as 124 relief camps have been opened in the district. In all, 6,636
people from 2,364 families have been shifted to the camps. They include
2,863 men, 2,727 women, and 1,046 children.
A carcass of a wild elephant was found in the Chalakudy river. The carcass
was found in the river near the Athirappilly division of the Kalady
plantation.
Meanwhile, five truckloads of essential goods have been sent to the
flood-hit Wayanad from Thrissur. The goods were collected with the
initiation of the Thrissur administration. Thousands of people cooperated
with the effort, according to District Collector Arjun Pandian.
Holiday Declared
The Collector has declared a holiday for education institutions in the
district on Thursday too. The education institutions in the district have
remained closed for the last two days.
As standing crops across have suffered heavy damage, the Agriculture
department has opened a control room. Farmers can contact at 9446549273,
9383473242.
The Collector has asked the Major, Minor, and Additional Irrigation
departments to clear all the water canals in the district with immediate
effect. He has asked the authorities to avoid opening of shutters of the
dams during nights.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/rain-subsides-but-many-areas-remain-inundated-in-thrissur/article68469631.ece
Rain subsides, but many areas remain inundated in Thrissur
The Hindu
July 31, 2024
See link
<https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/rain-subsides-but-many-areas-remain-inundated-in-thrissur/article68469631.ece>
for photo.
Though the heavy rain that has been lashing the Thrissur district for the
last two days has subsided, many parts of the district still remain
inundated.
All rivers in the district, including the Chalakudy river, Manali river,
and Kurumali river, are overflowing. Shutters of dams, including
Peringalkuthu, Peechi, and Vazhani dams, remain open. The District
Collector has cautioned people living along the river banks to keep vigil.
As the water level in the Canoly canal is increasing, people living along
the canal too have been asked to keep vigil.
Many arterial roads, including stretches of the National Highways, are
under water. Heavy water logging has been reported in Puzhakkal road, one
of the major roads in the district, connecting Thrissur to Guruvayur and
Kozhikode. Heavy rain, along with huge potholes, has made the road a death
trap for motorists, especially for two-wheeler riders.
As many as 124 relief camps have been opened in the district. In all, 6,636
people from 2,364 families have been shifted to the camps. They include
2,863 men, 2,727 women, and 1,046 children.
A carcass of a wild elephant was found in the Chalakudy river. The carcass
was found in the river near the Athirappilly division of the Kalady
plantation.
Meanwhile, five truckloads of essential goods have been sent to the
flood-hit Wayanad from Thrissur. The goods were collected with the
initiation of the Thrissur administration. Thousands of people cooperated
with the effort, according to District Collector Arjun Pandian.
Holiday Declared
The Collector has declared a holiday for education institutions in the
district on Thursday too. The education institutions in the district have
remained closed for the last two days.
As standing crops across have suffered heavy damage, the Agriculture
department has opened a control room. Farmers can contact at 9446549273,
9383473242.
The Collector has asked the Major, Minor, and Additional Irrigation
departments to clear all the water canals in the district with immediate
effect. He has asked the authorities to avoid opening of shutters of the
dams during nights.
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