Flood fear grips Ranni; Pamba and Kakkattar overflowing, families ready to evacuate

PATHANAMTHITTA: A flood situation akin to 2018 is feared in the Ranni region. Ranni Vadasserikkara road is completely submerged while Pamba and Kakkattar rivers are overflowing. As per reports, water is steadily rising in this area while dinghy boats have been brought for rescue operations. Residents are reportedly moving to safer places. Water level is also high in the Aranmula region.

Rain is continuing strongly in the eastern region of Kottayam. There is a high possibility of landslides in the area. Water is rising sharply in the Meenachil river. Traffic has also come to a standstill on the Edappadi road near Pala. Water entered the Erattupetta Panakkapalam road, while the coastal areas of the Meenachil river have been waterlogged. Low-lying areas such as Manalil Colony, Kulangara Colony, Edavattom South, Muthalakuzhi, and Edakeri in Vaikom Kulasekaramangalam have been flooded. Heavy rain is also continuing in the Teekoy region in the foothills.