Kerala rains: Kozhikode police issue alert over landslides, flooding and dam releases
Kozhikode police have implemented emergency disaster management measures due to heavy rainfall, including increased surveillance and coordination with rescue agencies. Residents are advised to avoid hazardous areas and remain vigilant for signs of landslides or flooding.
Why it matters
Effective disaster management is critical for public safety in regions prone to extreme weather events like the Kerala monsoon.
Amid heavy rainfall, the Kozhikode City police have deployed disaster management measures and increased surveillance to ensure public safety.
A special team led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Padam Singh and Additional SPs, Assistant Commissioners of Police, Inspectors, and Sub-Inspectors, has been specially appointed for duty. City police chief A.P. Shoukathali will coordinate the team.
Coordination has been strengthened with the Fire and Rescue Services, the Revenue department, the District Disaster Management Authority, the Health department, local self-government bodies, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Mr. Shoukathali said.
Police patrolling and surveillance have been strengthened in low-lying areas, riverbanks, waterlogged roads, bridges, beaches, tourist spots, and areas prone to landslides. The public are strongly advised not to enter hazardous areas.
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