Erosion threat continues as seawall works exclude vulnerable areas

haripriya shaji / Pacific Press

Chellanam in Ernakulam district is the worst seashore erosion-hit coastal village in Kerala. Though authorities have begun the first phase of construction of tetrapod seawall at Chellanam coast last week, the misery faced by residents of Kannamaly —the region most affected by sea erosion---will continue as the work plan excluded the area.Kannamaly is an open coast with no seawalls to prevent flooding.