Muthalapozhi

1,196 fishermen deaths across Kerala in 20 years; 46 in Muthalapozhi over 8 years

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July 01, 2024

1,196 fishermen deaths across Kerala in 20 years; 46 in Muthalapozhi over 8 years

Muthalapozhi in Thiruvananthapuram, which has become a death trap for fishermen, witnessed the loss of 46 lives between 2016 and 2024.

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June 24, 2024
Adani Ports pulled up in Assembly for recurring deaths in Muthalapozhi

73 people died in Muthalapozhi in the last eight years, and 29 of them right in the mouth of the estuary.
June 20, 2024
Man killed as fishing boat capsizes in Muthalapozhi

This year, Muthalapozhi has witnessed 12 accidents, resulting in two fatalities.
May 28, 2024
One killed, 3 injured as fishing boat capsizes in Muthalapozhi

The boat capsized while they were returning from a fishing trip and got caught in strong waves.
August 03, 2023
Dredging delay: Boat carrying 16 fishermen overturns at Muthalapozhi, 2 injured

Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited was to resume dredging of sand from August 1 'to give navigation channel necessary depth'.