Mild tremors in Ernakulam district

By Our Staff Reporter

KOCHI, FEB. 21. Mild tremors were experienced in several parts of Kothamangalam, Angamaly, Perumbavoor and Kalady here today. The tremors were felt at 11.35 a.m. Residents ran out of their houses following the tremors which were similar to the one experienced in these areas in December last. Huge sounds were experienced by the residents two weeks back.

Panic spread in the area as the vibrations felt today were followed by a huge sound. People participating in a meeting in a church at Malayattoor ran out after hearing the echoing sound. No casualties were reported.

The Kalady police said there were no reports of damage of houses in the area. The tremor lasted only a few minutes.

Some houses near Koovapady, Kodanad and Okkal were slightly damaged following the tremor. Other places which experienced the tremor include Kottamam, Manjapra, Ellithodu and Mulankuzhi here.

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