Floods hit Aralam area in Kerala; shutters of Pazhassi dam raised as precaution

Heavy rains triggered widespread flooding in Arlam and surrounding areas, forcing the evacuation of a number of tribal households and elevating fears of a doable landslide within the close by forest. Authorities shifted residents to safer places as rivers overflowed and water ranges continued to rise.

More than 50 homes have been inundated, prompting the emergency relocation of individuals from the thirteenth and eleventh blocks of the tribal rehabilitation space to the close by Anganwadis and others to their relations homes.

The Kakuva and Baveli rivers breached their banks, worsening the scenario in Payam, Vilamana, Karikottakkari and Ayyankunnu. In Karikottakkari-Mundayamparmbu, water started rising round 7 p.m. and began to recede by 9 p.m., however not earlier than the Karikottakkari-Kalrikkal bridge was submerged, halting visitors. Resident and native volunteers led evacuation efforts, with help from the Irrity Fire and Rescue Service division.

In Kolithattu, sturdy winds triggered a tree to fall on the home of Valakuzhi Dasan, resulting in its collapse. However, the occupants escaped unharmed.

In anticipation of additional flooding, the shutters of the Pazhassi dam have been raised. Of the 16 spillway shutters, 13 have been raised by three metres every and one by 2.5 metres. The present water stage stands at 21.30 metres. The Irrigation Executive Engineer has suggested residents alongside each banks downstream of the dam to stay vigilant.

Meanwhile, the District Collector Arun Ok. Vijayan has issued a ban on all vacationer exercise and quarry operations throughout Kannur district till additional discover, citing persistent heavy rainfall and the elevated threat of disasters.

An official alert has been issued to administrative departments and the general public warning of additional overflow dangers and urging warning in susceptible areas.