Alappuzha (Keralam) [India], August 6 (ANI): The flood situation in Keralam’s Kuttanad region remains bad, with rising water levels damaging roads, villages and agricultural areas. It has affected thousands of residents, disrupting daily life.
Continuous inflow of water from the eastern regions has worsened flooding across several parts of Alappuzha district, submerging low-lying areas and making transportation increasingly difficult. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as water levels continue to rise.
One of the worst-hit routes is the Alappuzha-Changanassery (AC) Road, where floodwaters have entered several areas, disrupting the movement of vehicles. Small vehicles are finding it difficult to navigate the waterlogged road, forcing many commuters to rely on tipper trucks and tractors to travel through severely damaged sections.
Despite the challenging conditions, the continued operation of Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus services along the AC Road has provided much-needed relief to residents, ensuring that essential connectivity is maintained for those who need to travel for work, medical emergencies and other necessities.
Floodwaters have affected several panchayats across Kuttanad, including Champakulam, Pulinkunnu, Kavalam, Ramankary, Muttar, Nedumudy, Veliyanad, Thalavady, Edathua, Thakazhy and Neelamperoor. In many of these areas, roads remain submerged, restricting movement and isolating communities.
Residents are facing waterlogging issues, which has made it difficult to step out of homes, with normal life coming to a standstill in many villages. Access to markets, schools and workplaces has been disrupted, while concerns are growing over the possibility of further flooding if rainfall continues in the affected areas.
Kuttanad, often referred to as Kerala’s “rice bowl,” is particularly vulnerable to flooding because much of the region lies below sea level. Every monsoon, heavy rainfall and the release of excess water from upstream regions pose significant challenges for residents and farmers, frequently leading to widespread damage.
Authorities are keeping a close watch on the evolving situation and have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert and follow official advisories. With water continuing to flow into the region from the east, the flood situation may persist unless there is a significant improvement in weather conditions over the coming days. (ANI)
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