Floodwaters couldn’t drown hope; neighbour delivers meals to stranded family in Idukki | VIDEO
In Mundiyeruma, Idukki, a family endured a terrifying night after heavy rainfall left their home surrounded by water. Pradeep, his wife Jish, mother Sumathi, and their pet dog sought refuge on the terrace to escape the rising floodwaters.
The family had climbed up around 3 am on Saturday, as the first floor of their house was nearly submerged. With no way to reach safety, they remained stranded on the terrace for hours.
Their neighbour, Babu, displayed remarkable courage by wading through the water and climbing trees to deliver food to the trapped family. His timely help ensured that the family remained safe until the water levels began to recede.The video of the incident has emerged.
Widespread flooding across Idukki
Heavy rain battered several parts of Idukki from Friday night to Saturday morning. Mundiyeruma and Koottar were among the worst affected, with severe flooding isolating families and destroying crops.
In Koottar, five vehicles were swept away in the strong currents. Locals said they had not witnessed such intense rainfall in recent years.
As water levels rose rapidly, authorities opened the shutters of the Kallar and Mullaperiyar dams to manage the situation and prevent further flooding in low-lying areas.