91 people accommodated in rehabilitation camps in Kozhikode
The Hindu
91 people from 28 families in 10 camps due to rain damage in Kozhikode, with more camps opened.
As many as 91 people from 28 families have been accommodated in 10 rehabilitation camps across Kozhikode district as rain continues to cause severe damage to property and agriculture. Two more camps were opened on (July 19) Friday. Thus, there are eight camps in Kozhikode taluk and two in Koyilandy as of now.
The upland regions are bearing the brunt of the rain, with trees getting uprooted, walls and wells collapsing, and electric posts getting toppled. Around 50 houses have been partially damaged.
Kuttiady and Poonnoor rivers are overflowing, while the water level in Chaliyar and Cherupuzha too has risen. A bridge has been submerged at Vilangad.
The Kappad Blue Flag beach has been closed for visitors for three days. Several trees at the beach have got uprooted, while electric posts have collapsed.
Severe loss of agriculture has been reported from Chathamangalam and Peruvayal grama panchayats. An orange alert has been issued in the district for Saturday.
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