<p>The coastal areas of Kochi in Kerala are struggling with the spike in Covid-19 cases and flooding of houses owing to sea erosion.</p>.<p>The Chellanam coastal areas were the worst-hit with over hundred houses getting flooded. Over 200 persons in the locality also tested Covid-19 positive.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-west-bengal-records-2261-fresh-covid-19-cases-864013.html">Follow latest updates on the Covid-19 pandemic here</a></strong></p>.<p>While a triple lockdown was put in place in the locality owing to Covid-19, those on quarantine were forced to come out of their houses. Many were taking shelter on rooftops.</p>.<p>Though the people of the area earlier used to shift to houses of relatives, now it was also not possible owing to the Covid-19 scenario.</p>.<p>Covid-19 first line treatment was opened in the area and steps like free ration supply were initiated on the direction of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.</p>
<p>The coastal areas of Kochi in Kerala are struggling with the spike in Covid-19 cases and flooding of houses owing to sea erosion.</p>.<p>The Chellanam coastal areas were the worst-hit with over hundred houses getting flooded. Over 200 persons in the locality also tested Covid-19 positive.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-west-bengal-records-2261-fresh-covid-19-cases-864013.html">Follow latest updates on the Covid-19 pandemic here</a></strong></p>.<p>While a triple lockdown was put in place in the locality owing to Covid-19, those on quarantine were forced to come out of their houses. Many were taking shelter on rooftops.</p>.<p>Though the people of the area earlier used to shift to houses of relatives, now it was also not possible owing to the Covid-19 scenario.</p>.<p>Covid-19 first line treatment was opened in the area and steps like free ration supply were initiated on the direction of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.</p>