Kerala rain 2026: Rain eases in Thrissur, relief camps continue
Monsoon rains in Thrissur, Kerala, have eased, but authorities remain on high alert due to controlled water releases from the Poringalkuthu dam. Evacuations are underway in landslip-prone areas near Puthur Zoological Park as a precautionary measure.
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Monsoon rain has eased across Thrissur district, but the administration remains on alert as controlled water is being released from the Poringalkuthu dam, prompting a warning for residents along the Chalakudy river, and fresh evacuations have been ordered in a landslip-prone area near the Puthur Zoological Park. As of now, 59 people continue to stay in relief camps in the district.
According to the district administration, five relief camps were functioning across the district as of 12 noon on Wednesday, accommodating 19 families. The residents include 30 men, 20 women and nine children, including 18 senior citizens. The relief camp at Nellayi JUPS has been closed.
Three camps are operating in Mukundapuram taluk, sheltering five families with 15 people. Two camps are functioning in Thrissur taluk, housing 14 families and 44 people, with the Government Polytechnic camp at Nedupuzha accounting for the largest number of evacuees.
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