High alert has been sounded in Chalakudy in Thrissur district as the water level in the Chalakudy River is increasing dangerously. Red alert has been declared in the district for the third consecutive day on August 4 and all educational institutions are given a holiday.
The District Collector has ordered the evacuation of all people and business establishments from areas in Chalakudy, which were affected in 2018 floods with immediate effect. As it will be difficult to evacuate people once the level of water increases to dangerous levels, local body institutions should ensure evacuation from flood-prone areas, Collector Haritha V. Kumar said.
The District Collector has urged the people to cooperate with authorities and move to safer places to avoid casualties. Warning has been given through loudspeakers.
