THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Strong sea attack in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha and Thrissur districts. In Thiruvananthapuram, the sea attack was severe from Pulluvila to Pozhiyoor and in Poonthura, Valiyathura and Kovalam areas. There was a sea attack in the coastal areas this afternoon. People were evacuated from their homes in Pozhiyoor. About 50 houses have been flooded. At Pozhikara, the road was completely submerged. In Pozhiyoor alone, around 10 houses have been evacuated as a precautionary measure.

The sea level has receded in the past few days in the coastal area. It was after this that there was a sea attack on the coast. Tourists have been temporarily banned after water inundated shops along the Kovalam coast. Going into the sea is also prohibited.

The sea attack was worst in Mundakkal in Kollam. Strong waves hit the shore here. Strong winds were also felt.
In Alappuzha, the sea attack occurred at Purakkad, Valanjavazhy, Cherthala and Pallithode. Sea water came ashore at Perinjanam and Arattupuzha in Thrissur. Traffic on the Thrikkunnapuzha-Valiazheekal road has come to a standstill. At Perinjanam beach, the seawater crossed the sea wall and entered the shore.