Seawall crumbles, Chellanam residents flee surging waves Updated: Updated: Most people move to homes of relatives, friends Share Article AAA Kochi/Kerala,14/05/2021.Many houses in the coastal area of Chellanam in Ernakulam district were flooded on Friday morning following sea erosion. Photo:H VIBHU. | Photo Credit: VIBHU H Most people move to homes of relatives, friends Residents of Chellanam were, once again, besieged by the sea on Friday. The waves lashing the coastline are strong, and the seawall is crumbling at places. Water entered several homes at Cheriyakadavu, Malakapady, Velankanni, and Companyppady, besides parts of the Saudi-Manassery road, says V.T. Sebastian, a resident of Malakapady.