Seven relief camps opened in Kollam
The Hindu
Five of the seven camps are in Pathanapuram, which is one of the most-affected locations
As heavy rain continued to batter Kollam, hundreds of people trapped in flooded parts were evacuated and seven relief camps were opened in the district on Sunday.
A total of 238 persons from 74 families were shifted relief camps functioning in Punalur and Pathanapuram. Of the total seven, five camps are in Pathanapuram, which was one of the most-affected locations. Reportedly, many families in Arayankavu, which witnessed multiple landslides recently, were unwilling to move though the authorities have opened a camp there.
Special fire and rescue teams were deployed in Thenmala, Kulathupuzha, Arayankavu and Achankovil areas that reported mudslides and flashfloods, while tribal officers were instructed to distribute food kits in the colonies.
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