Miseries of Chellanam: 350 houses bear brunt of sea erosion

Kochi | Thursday | 13th June, 2019

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By Express News ServiceKOCHI: The worst sea attack ever after the Ockhi cyclone caused partial damage to nearly 350 homes along coastal areas in Chellanam. According to the residents, the toilets, kitchens, furniture, electronic items, clothes and books were completely damaged when seawater seeped into their houses during high tide. “It took nearly one year for us to repair and rebuild the houses after the Ockhi attack. But Monday’s sea erosion again made us orphans as 350 houses in Chellanam area were partially damaged. The grievances faced by Chellanam residents will also be informed to the govt,” the Collector said.