Meet on Chellanam in Thiruvananthapuram tomorrow

Issues related to sea erosion and flooding of homes in the coastal village of Chellanam in Ernakulam district will be discussed at a meeting in the State capital on Monday. Minister for Irrigation Ros

Issues related to sea erosion and flooding of homes in the coastal village of Chellanam in Ernakulam district will be discussed at a meeting in the State capital on Monday. Minister for Irrigation Roshi Augustine and Industries Minister P. Rajeeve will be among those participating in the meet. K.J. Maxy, MLA, said the meeting was being convened in the wake of serious problems being faced by people after heavy rain and swell waves caused by cyclone Tauktae hit the region. The meeting assumes significance as rains have always brought unbearable sufferings to people in the panchayat. With pre-monsoon rain causing serious problems already, people are worried that the situation may worsen when the monsoon sets in. “Lives of the coastal residents are under threat. Continuing sea erosion and frequent flooding of homes have rendered life in the village almost impossible,” said T.A. Dalphine of the Pachima Kochi Theera Samrakshana Samithi, which is working to protect the coast between Fort Kochi and South Chellanam.