Heavy rain has forced Kozhikode district authorities to order evacuations in vulnerable Vilangad and nearby hills. District Collector M.S . Madhavikutty announced this Friday, June 5,as worries about landslides and mudslides grow.
The order hits many locations: Vilangad,Valook, Malayangad,Urutty,Panniyeri. Risk of slope failures up due to severe weather . Madhavikutty,head of District Disaster Management Authority, stressed urgency. Residents need to move fast from these danger zones to safer ground.
To manage evacuation,Vadakara Revenue Divisional Officer named nodal officer,with Vadakara tahsildar assisting. Order targets those in landslide-prone areas,especially near riverbanks, steep slopes,and past landslide sites.
Officials from Vanimel and Narippatta panchayats tasked with finding public buildings, like schools, as relief camps. Facilities must provide basics: drinking water,food,electricity,sanitation, medical care .
Kozhikode Rural's District Police Chief told to ensure enough personnel for evacuation,security at camps and empty homes. Medical teams will head to camps for healthcare and medicines.
Night travel on Vilangad's hill roads restricted 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.,unless emergencies. Madhavikutty urged residents to follow orders,avoid rumors,stick to official advisories. Warned of legal action under Disaster Management Act, 2005 for those ignoring evacuation…
