Authorities review preparations as heavy rains lash state
T'puram: Revenue minister K Rajan convened a meeting of all the top revenue officials, disaster management authority and district collectors to review the rainfall situation in the state.
This meeting observed that as the
IMD
advised general caution, people should be prepared for more than just an alert.
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue at the onset of the monsoon, with a possibility of a low-pressure area developing. Rain may persist until June 1, with all districts experiencing heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday.
The meeting urged people to avoid night travel as much as possible and to pay attention to the warnings issued by the respective district administrations.
Special attention is needed in vulnerable areas of each district, with specific instructions provided for such regions.
A total of 3,950 relief camps are ready to be set up, and each district has been allocated around Rs 1cr for disaster management. Two NDRF teams are currently deployed, with seven more teams arriving on June 1. Essential commodities will be delivered to potentially isolated areas. All authorities concerned must prepare rapid response teams to address any immediate situations.
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Alternative routes should be arranged for national highways currently facing issues.
Warning systems will be operational at 100 locations, and dam rule curves must be strictly followed.
The district collectors have been instructed to take legal action against any false information being spread and to share updates on the current situations on the official pages. Aruvikkara Dam was opened on Saturday morning, and the situation at all dams is being assessed.
Special instructions have been issued for dams affecting multiple districts. Currently, NDRF teams are stationed in Thrissur, and they will be deployed to more districts as additional teams arrive.
There is also a warning for landslides, the officials said.
Trees posing a risk must be cut down immediately. Currently, 99 warning sirens are operational. Sirens will sound at specified times according to weather warnings issued by the meteorological centre, and they will also sound immediately in case of any special situation.
All systems are prepared for this, the revenue minister said.
Due to the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala over the next five days, the India meteorological department has issued red and orange alerts. There are warnings about potential flash floods, lightning floods, landslides and waterlogging. Round-the-clock taluk and district control rooms are operational in all districts of Kerala. For assistance during emergencies, people should contact the toll-free numbers 1077 and 1070.
Residents in hilly areas should move to safer locations due to the risk of landslides and mudslides. Those in low-lying areas should be prepared to relocate to camps due to potential flooding. People living in unsecured homes should be cautious in strong winds. Dangerous trees, signboards, and walls should be secured. Avoid crossing rivers, swimming, and fishing in affected areas. Unnecessary travel and tourism should be avoided.
Fishermen should secure their equipment and move away from coastal areas due to the risk of sea attacks.
In districts with red and orange alerts, relief camps should be set up in advance due to the ongoing heavy rainfall. Information about buildings identified for relief camps should be obtained from local authorities and safe routes to these locations should be understood.
In Azhiyoor, Vadakara, a person died when the soil collapsed during well construction.
The deceased has been identified as Rajeesh, 48, son of late Swamikutty of Peringathur. Venu, who was working with him, was rescued.
In Wayanad, district collector D R Meghashree ordered the closure of adventure tourism centres, waterfalls, trekking centres, Edakkal Caves, and other tourist spots in areas adjacent to the red zone and other disaster-prone areas. Tourist centres in safe locations can operate as usual.
Since a red alert was declared for May 25, Malappuram district collector V R Vinod announced a holiday for all educational institutions, including madrasas and tuition centres, on Sunday.
Several houses in Kozhikode district were partially damaged due to strong winds and rain. In Kozhikode taluk, 10 houses, and in Vadakara and Koyilandy taluks, one house each was damaged by fallen trees and other causes. In Karuvanthiruthi village, three houses were partially damaged.
A large tree fell in the ESI compound in Feroke, causing damage to a nearby office, house, and a car in the yard.
In the seventh ward of Nadapuram village, a coconut tree fell on a house. In Chathamangalam village, a tree fell on a house, causing damage. Authorities have warned people not to stand under trees or park vehicles beneath trees during strong winds and rain. Dangerous branches in house yards should be trimmed. If dangerous trees are noticed in public areas, the local authorities concerned should be informed.
Residents of houses with thatched roofs, sheet coverings, or inadequate protection should contact authorities at 1077 and move to safe buildings when advised.
A portion of the approach road to the Kottamuzhi bridge collapsed again. This is the third collapse while the bridge work is ongoing. A landslide occurred on the side of the approach road in the Kakkad area of Karassery panchayat.
Meanwhile, a 110 kV line tower slanted in Nallalam, Kozhikode.
A major accident was averted as the tower did not fall to the ground.
An orange alert has been sounded in Kottayam district on Sunday and it will be a red alert on Monday. A yellow alert was sounded on May 27 and 28. All taluks in the district experienced rains on Saturday. However, no relief camps have started functioning. Meanwhile, district-taluk control rooms stared functioning round-the-clock on Saturday.
In Alappuzha, steps were initiated for breaking the sandbar at Thottappally to drain out the water that flows into Kuttanad during the heavy rains to the sea.
District collector Alex Varghese visited the sandbar mouth. He also visited regions in Punnapra that are under threat of sea erosion.
In Pathanamthitta, a red alert was issued for Monday. Night travel to hillside areas from 7pm to 6am has been banned in Pathanamthitta. NREGA work, kayaking, coracle rides, and trekking have been banned until May 28. The functioning of quarries has been banned from May 25 to 28.
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