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Switch off electricity, close windows: Maradu advisory

By IANS | Updated: January 10, 2020 14:45 IST

As the D-Day for demolition of the Maradu Flats looms on Saturday, Section 144 will be declared and imposed in the evacuation zone of all the flats to be demolished in Kochi from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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On Saturday, the implosion is scheduled for 11 a.m. in H2O Holy Faith and 11.05 a.m. in Alfa Serene flats. The evacuation will be completed by 9 a.m.

On Sunday, the implosion is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Jain Coral Cave and at 2 p.m. at Golden Kayaloram flats. The evacuation will be done at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. respectively.

As per instruction issued, Section 144 will be declared and imposed in the evacuation zone of all the flats to be demolished.

House to house search will be carried out for ensuring 100 per cent evacuation of people residing in the zone. People may witness the implosion from any place outside the evacuation zone.

The residents in the evacuation zone have been asked to switch off electricity and all the appliances before leaving their homes. They are advised to close all windows and doors to protect their home from dust. All traffic air borne, water borne, land based is prohibited in the evacuation zone.

Since all buildings have been charged with explosives, no body shall fly drones in the evacuation zone from immediate effect. Any violation is extremely dangerous and shall attract legal action.

Based on the warning siren sequence, traffic diversions shall be regulated. People may return to their homes once police removes barricades from the roads leading to evacuation zone, as per the advisory.

( With inputs from IANS )

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