High alert was sounded at Chalakudy in Thrissur district on Thursday as the water level in the Chalakudy river had been increasing dangerously. Red alert was declared in the district for the third consecutive day on the day. The District Collector declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Friday as well.
The Collector ordered evacuation of all people and business establishments from areas in Chalakudy which were affected in the 2018 floods with immediate effect. The water level in the river rose as shutters of the Peringalkuthu and the Kerala Sholayar dams were opened.
As it will be difficult to evacuate people once the level of water increases to dangerous levels, local bodies should ensure evacuation from flood-prone areas, said Collector Haritha V. Kumar.
