Rainwater, mud from NH construction site flood houses, road in Taliparamba
Heavy rain has caused mud and slush from a construction site in Taliparamba to flood residential areas again, affecting around 20 houses. Residents have expressed frustration over the lack of permanent solutions despite previous complaints and protests. Authorities have promised to take necessary steps to address the issue after consulting with relevant departments.
- ▪Mud and slush from a national highway construction site flowed into houses in Taliparamba after heavy rain.
- ▪Around 20 houses in the CH Nagar area were affected, with residents facing similar issues last year.
- ▪Residents undertook cleaning work themselves as the CH Nagar road was completely covered in mud.
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Mud and slush from the under-construction national highway at Kuppam near Taliparamba flowed into houses again following heavy rain, reviving concerns among residents who had faced a similar crisis last year.Around 20 houses in the CH Nagar area were affected after heavy rain early on Monday (May 18) caused mud and rainwater from the construction site to gush into residential premises. Residents said slush had been flowing into courtyards during recent rains, but the situation worsened following the heavy downpour.The CH Nagar road, used by more than 60 families, was completely covered in mud, making even pedestrian movement difficult.
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