As the monsoon gains strength, Alappuzha's coastal belt has started facing the brunt of the rough sea.
While a few houses were destroyed in recent days, many more are on the verge of collapse after high swell waves pounded areas in Purakkad, Kakkazhom, Ambalappuzha, Neerkunnam, Kattoor, Arattupuzha, Ottamassery, Valiazheekkal among other places in the district.
The district administration has opened one relief camp at Purakkad. As of Wednesday evening, 12 people belonging to three families took shelter at the camp. Officials said that more relief camps would be opened if needed.
