By Our Special Correspondent
Vadakkanchery (Thrissur) Aug 02 (IVC) The appropriate authorities have warned the residents of Akamala under Vadakkanchery Municipality in Thrissur District to vacate from the area to safer places as there is a threat of landslide in the area.
An inspection of the area by various government department has found that the possibility of a devastating landslide in the Akamala region. There are about 50 families residing at the area now and they have been advised to shift to safer places till the end of monsoon season, official sources said.
Maarathkunnu under Akamala region , the possibility of a devastating landslide could not be ruled out, the sources added. It was, hence, essential for the residents of the area to be vigilant, the sources said.
An expert team of the Disaster Relief Council, under the leadership of Mr A K Manoj, District Mining and Geological Officer, had inspected Akamala .
It was found that in certain private estate at Akamalahad occurred landslide recently and water flowed down. Besides, Soil Conservation Officer, Bindhu Menon, Geological Officer, N Santosh and Thahsildar, M C Anupaman had also conducted inspection in the area.
They also assessed the possibility for the fury of nature more in the area. They confirmed that the mishap occurred at Bharanippachha mountain under the forest department was a landslide and have advised the families residing at Akamala region to shift to safer places as the threat of a landslide still hovering over the area.
