With Alappuzha reporting more rainfall and an increase in flow of floodwaters from the eastern side, more relief camps were opened in the district on Tuesday.
The weather agency has declared a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall for Alappuzha on August 3 and an orange alert on August 4. The District Collector has declared a holiday for all educational institutions, including professional colleges in the district, on Wednesday.
As of Tuesday evening, 85 people belonging to 18 families took shelter in seven relief camps – six in Chengannur and one in Kuttanad. Officials said more camps would be opened if needed.
