Reconstruction of damaged river embankments yet to begin in Kozhikode

40 families in Poolakkandi area live in fear of flooding

The reconstruction of the damaged embankments of the district’s major rivers and their subsidiaries is yet to begin due to the alleged delay in sanctioning financial aid from the river management fund. Many houses located closer to such vulnerable embankments are facing huge safety threat from torrential rain and frequent flash floods.

The worst-hit are those who live closer to the Poonoor river in Poolakkandi area where around 40 families reside. According to local residents, the caving in of land is still continuing in many other areas because of the laxity in undertaking emergency repair works.

“We are living in a flood-affected area where the district administration is yet to act on mitigation measures. Our demand is to use the river management fund effectively for addressing our concerns,” said a local residents’ association leader from the area. He also pointed out that the frequent caving in of the embankment had caused cracks on the walls of many houses in the area.