
Repeated flash floods worry east Kollam residents
The Hindu
Though no casualty has been reported, landslides have caused widespread damage to crops and property
Repeated landslides and flash floods during the last few days have become a cause of major concern for the residents of eastern Kollam.
Though no casualty has been reported, a series of landslides hit multiple locations on Thursday causing widespread damage to crops and property. Arayankavu panchayat witnessed the first landslide on October 28 and intense rains triggered the second one within two weeks.

The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.












