
Massive damage to property in rain in Alappuzha
The Hindu
Massive damage to property has been reported in the rain fury in Alappuzha. Torrential rains, coastal erosion, and strong winds that lashed the district over the past few days destroyed 29 and damaged
Massive damage to property has been reported in the rain fury in Alappuzha. Torrential rains, coastal erosion, and strong winds that lashed the district over the past few days destroyed 29 and damaged 653 houses in six taluks. In Ambalappuzha taluk, 13 homes were destroyed and 374 suffered damage. Four houses were destroyed in Karthikappally. Besides, 125 houses were damaged there. In Kuttanad, five houses were destroyed and 55 damaged. At least six houses were destroyed and 52 damaged in Cherthala. In Mavelikara, one home was destroyed and 31 damaged. Sixteen houses suffered damage in Chengannur. The preliminary loss is estimated at ₹4.48 crore.More Related News

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