• January 14, 2025

Kerala Roads more dangerous than travelling in Kabul and Lebanon: Exclusive Video Interview

Kerala Roads more dangerous than travelling in Kabul and Lebanon: Exclusive Video Interview

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Jan 14: In a recent exclusive interview with renowned journalist M G Radhakrishnan for the Malayalam On The Dot news channel, Murali Thummarukudy shares his perspective on the risks associated with Kerala’s roads.

Thummarukudy asserts that he feels more endangered while traveling on Kerala’s roads than journeying through conflict-ridden regions like Kabul or Lebanon.

During the interview, Thummarukudy addresses various aspects of road safety in Kerala and highlights alarming statistics related to drowning incidents in the region. According to data from 2023, the number of drowning incidents in Kerala remains a significant concern, emphasizing the need for improved preventive measures, such as increased awareness, enhanced water safety protocols, and effective rescue techniques.

The discussion also touches on the emotional impact of drowning incidents on local communities and families, stressing the importance of fostering a strong culture of water safety.

Furthermore, Thummarukudy discusses various efforts to ensure timely emergency response and the urgent need to focus on child drowning prevention strategies.

Click to watch the full interview