Kozhikode: With the rains receding, the inmates in several camps have been preparing to leave for their homes which were flooded or damaged.
In the relief camp at government UP school, civil station, 271 families had registered with 487 males, 537 females, 31 adolescents, 30 above 60 years and eight children aged up to six.
"We have received excess contributions and didn't need supplies from the collectorate," said Pushpa Mathew, camp coordinator.
"This time we knew how to coordinate from the experience of last year. We could facilitate the inmates' urgent needs," she said.
"They have adjusted with the 10 rooms and two lab facilities. Most inmates will return within three days," she added.
N. Raveendran, an inmate, said, "my family and I registered here today. Sadhana road was inundated on our way to our relative's home at Mullakal, and so we rushed here. Nature has changed in a way that we cannot cope with," he said.
"We will stay here longer as a lot of work remains in our house," said Sheela Ajith Kumar.
Her friend Laiju was leaving the camp after three days and she hoped that her home appliances were not damaged.
"Eid here was a boon as we didn't need to cook. There are many people here and I am quite energetic too," said Basheer, 70.
"We starved for two days as I could not open the eatery shop which had turned filthy. I am here with my mother Sreemathi, 73," said Bhanumathi, 58.
"I suffer from wheezing and I am very worried as our beds will be soaked in water. The pension I receive for unmarried woman is the only source of income," said Bhanumathi who lives in the relief camp in IHRD, Thuruthiyad, along with 162 other inmates.
