A meeting chaired by District Collector Alex Varghese to review monsoon preparedness in Alappuzha has decided to expedite the construction of seawalls along the coast in the district to check coastal erosion. Besides, temporary measures, including geo bags and sand-filled bags, will be laid at various places to prevent seawater from entering houses.
Mr. Varghese directed the Irrigation department to regulate the shutters of the Thanneermukkom barrage and Thottappally spillway if needed. The department has been asked to clean canals and waterbodies to ensure the smooth flow of water. Steps will be taken to prevent the accumulation of waste under bridges on a regular basis. All earthen embankments preventing the natural flow of water will be removed.
The meeting held at Alappuzha District Collectorate on Tuesday directed tahsildars to identify buildings that could be used as relief camps during emergencies and inform the District Disaster Management Authority. Directions have been issued to the Civil Supplies department to be ready to distribute food grains in case of an emergency. The Kerala Water Authority will ensure the availability of potable water.
