Residents of Edavanakad in Kerala block road protesting against flooding due to sea incursion
Angry at flooding of houses in sea incursion, more than 300 residents of Edavanakad in Ernakulam blockade arterial Vypeen-Munambam road, bringing traffic to a standstill
Angry at flooding of houses in sea incursion since June 25, more than 300 residents of Edavanakad in Ernakulam district of Kerala have blockaded the arterial Vypeen-Munambam road, bringing traffic to a standstill on June 27 morning.
The blockade started around 8 a.m. as the peak hour approached. Hundreds of vehicles had been caught in the blockade, said Sunny M. from Njarakkal who was riding a two-wheeler.
Sea incursion at Edavanakad area
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H. Vibhu
People have vowed not to call off the blockade until the authorities intervened to find a solution to incessant flooding of around 200 houses, said V.K. Iqbal, vice president of the panchayat.
He said the District Collector met the residents on June 26 but did not give any assurance on what actions will be taken immediately to contain the flooding.
Assistant Collector K. Meera visiting Edavanakad on June 27.
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H. Vibhu
Heavy rains and swelling waves have flooded houses for three days and weather authorities have sent our fresh warnings for another three days as Kerala’s coasts will be under the influence of a cyclonic wind and rain formation.
Situation is equally bad in Chellanam panchayat, located south of Edavanakad. Around 300 houses here were flooded in high tide in the village on June 26.
The situation is expected to get worse with the high tide hours approaching, said V.T. Sebastian of Chellanam who is leading a people’s campaign to erect protection wall for the coast.
Mr. Iqbal said people have been demanding prevention of sea erosion since the Ockhi cyclonic storms hit Kerala coast. But no action has been taken so far.
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