Huge waves that lashed the shore have inflicted heavy damage along Kerala's coastline from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod.Thiruvananthapuram: Hundreds of families along the Kerala coast have been evacuated after huge waves lashed the shore, inflicting heavy damage.
A 20-year-old woman is reported missing from the Azhikode beach in Thrissur district. The woman, Aswani, disappeared as a huge wave lashed on to the Azhikode beach where she had been frolicking in knee-deep waters along with three other relatives. Her sister Drishya, 22, has been admitted to Thrissur Medical College Hospital for injury care.
Aswani, 20, reported missing from the Azhikode beach in Thrissur district.At least 10 houses were destroyed as waves struck the Thiruvananthapuram coast. Over hundred houses are facing destruction from erosion. Several boats have also been destroyed. Fishermen are in dire straits, unable to protect their boats or venture out to the sea. Agitated locals blocked the airport road at Shanghumugham on Sunday night and the district collector had to call talks late at night and assure alternatives to end the siege. Meanwhile, a sixth relief camp opened at Valiyathura on Sunday. Traffic has been regulated on the Kollam-Paravur coastal highway after roads were damaged at Mundaykal, Kurishummood and Iravipuram areas.
The sea erosion, the most fierce after the November 2017 Cyclone Ockhi, began on Saturday and is likely to continue till Monday night.In the north, in Kannur, the Muzhuppilangad drive-in-beach has entirely been swallowed by the sea. Decorations that were put up for the beach festival have also been washed away.
Biggest disaster after Ockhi
The sea erosion, the most fierce after the November 2017 Cyclone Ockhi, began on Saturday and is predicted to persist until Monday night. The National Institute of Oceanography warned of the possibility of waves rising up to three meters and lashing the shores. Travellers as well as fishermen have been urged to be vigilant.
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