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Tidal waves hit Alappuzha coast

ALAPPUZHA: Several areas on the Alappuzha coast were hit severely by tidal waves and sea erosion with four houses being damaged completely and nearly 20 houses damaged partially. Areas including Aryad South, Kanjiramchira, Thrikkunnapuzha and Arattupuzha were among those affected by the sea’s sudden change in behaviour, attributed to climatic variations. While two houses in the tsunami-hit Arattupuzha were shattered by the tidal waves, erosion of the shore caused severe damage to one house in Aryad South. Seawater entered houses in Kanjiramchira and Thrikkunnapuzha, according to authorities. Additional District Magistrate Koshy John said Revenue officials, including Ambalapuzha tahsildar Antony Dominique visited the affected areas. The administration was verifying the damage to make arrangements for financial assistance to the families, he said.

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