More relief camps opened in Alappuzha as more villages submerged

The Revenue department opened more relief camps in Alappuzha on Friday after floodwaters from the eastern side submerged more villages in Kuttanad, upper Kuttanad and other low-lying areas in the district.

Water levels in all major rivers in the region, including the Pampa, Achencoil and Manimala, remained above the danger level for the third consecutive day. Bus services through the Ambalappuzha-Thiruvalla State Highway remained partially suspended due to waterlogging at Nedumbram.

A water ambulance deployed by the Health department to flood-hit Kuttanad on Friday. (Source: Special Arrangement)