The hillside areas of Iritty taluk in Kannur district faced the worst flood last year. The State Government has been able to support and remould the livelihood of people in the district who relies upon agriculture, directly and indirectly.
Local Institutions and district authority had excellently worked to facilitate compensation to those deprived of shelters, land, farming, other livelihoods, and bringing comfort to those who are affected by the flood. There were 30 camps in Iritty and Taliparamba taluks to accommodate the flood victims. Nearly, 2615 people from 825 families were displaced to these camps. District authori- ties and local bodies have won in facilitating better treatments for the flood victims, such as food, clothes, medicines and so on. The authorities also succeeded in giving emergency financial help of Rs.10,000 at that time which was announced by the Government. In addition, 649 emergency kits containing 22 items and 176 kits worth Rs.500 were distributed to the flood victims. In the flood, 173 houses were completely demolished and 1422 houses were partially damaged all around the district. Of these, 33 families lost their homes and lands. Construction of 20 houses has been completed and have been handed over through Care Home Project. In addition, 19 houses have been also completed. The State Government, along with Hindustan Unilever Limited has begun the construction work of 15 houses on an acre of land at Vilamana worth Rs.35 lakh, for those who have lived in unclaimed lands at Kiliyanthara. The involvement of the fishermen in the district was very significant. Food items, clothing, stationery and medicines were flowing from various parts of Kannur to the district administrative center. 162 lorry of loads has been received to the Collectorate and the Taluk Center. The first installment has already been issued for 119 homes. Of these, 78 people have received second installments and 45 have received third installments. The disbursement of financial assistance had done to 1422 persons whose houses were damaged. Last year, 31 people lost their lives due to floods and monsoons in the district. The Government also timely provided financial assistance of Rs.4 lakhs to their families. The destruction of 996 hectares of farmland in the floods affected 8473 farmers. They have already been given financial assistance of Rs.6.5 crore. In addition, 2259 people were provided with crop insurance, 132 people were aided for land mud removal, 15,000 were provided rice seeds and 11,522 were given aid for soil conservation. In addition, 6743 farmers received financial assistance under the Horticulture Flood Special Package. The 2,259 km of roads and two bridges that were damaged in the floods were reconstructed. The KSEB h
as restored 5 transformers, 856 posts and 9088 km of the affected lines at a cost of Rs 45 lakhs. In order to cover the damages caused by the flood, 22 women have been given a loan of Rs.19 lakhs as a family assistance and Rs.63 lakhs for 14 persons were provided through the livelihood support scheme. The Irrigation Department has started work in 54 places to construct protective walls for rivers that had changed course during the flood. In addition, the Minor Irrigation Department has also prepared 166 various projects worth Rs 8.37 crore for protection of canals. Funds for 39 people who lost their livestock and crib have already been distributed. The involvement of the ishermen in the district was very significant. Food items, clothing stationery and medicines were flowing from various parts of Kannur to the district administrative center. 162 lorry of loads has been received to the Collectorate
