Swollen rivers, landslips cause for concern in Kozhikode
The Hindu
Most rivers swollen; caution advised in wake of possible landslips
Heavy rains have been lashing Kozhikode, where an orange alert was issued on Friday.
The upland regions received heavy downpour, mainly at night, while it was intermittent during the day. The urban regions faced heavy rainfall during the day.
Most rivers, including Iruvazhinji, Chaliyar, and Cherupuzha were swollen, and Kuttiady experienced flash floods. Alerts have been issued to people living close to rivers. People of Vadakara, Thamarassery, and Kuttiady regions have been advised to exercise caution in view of possible landslips.
Meanwhile, around 15 metres of Kakkayam valley road collapsed resulting in traffic disruption. Minor landslips were reported from Chelooppara near Thottumukkam. A bridge at Karamoola in Karassery panchayat went under water.
No casualties were reported till evening. Several families were shifted to rehabilitation camps across the district. At present, there are 12 camps, where 176 families (560 people) have been accommodated, mostly in Vadakara and Koyilandy taluks.
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