Riverbanks, low-lying areas of Ernakulam district remain on alert despite relief from heavy rain
Ernakulam district remains on alert due to heavy rainfall, with residents in low-lying areas advised to stay cautious as river water levels remain high. While relief camps are still active, the intensity of the rain has decreased compared to previous days.
Why it matters
Effective disaster management and infrastructure planning are essential for mitigating the impact of monsoon-related flooding in Kerala.
A total of 110 people remained in relief camps across the district on Monday (August 3) following heavy downpours over the past few days. The day passed without much rain-related trouble.
Eight camps remained active in the district—four in Muvattupuzha taluk and two each in Kunnathunad and Kothamangalam—while four had been closed. Those who have taken shelter in camps include 51 women, 40 men, and 19 children.
Heavy rain that lashed Kochi since Sunday night continued into Monday morning. | Photo Credit: H. VIBHU
Though the district did not witness incessant rain on Monday, the authorities advised people residing along the Muvattupuzha and Thodupuzha rivers, as well as in low-lying areas, to remain alert as the water levels in the rivers remained above the warning marks.
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