Alappuzha: By Monday morning, containers started to wash ashore in the coastal regions of Kollam and Alappuzha districts. As per reports, nine containers had been found. District authorities, including the Police, are assessing the container situation.

According to the reports received by the government so far, the containers that have washed ashore do not contain any harmful chemicals. However, as a precaution, all emergency services remain on standby, and the situation is being closely monitored by the authorities.

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Speaking to the media, Kerala Agriculture Minister P. Prasad stated that, due to the potential presence of harmful chemical substances in some containers, the government had taken necessary measures to alert residents in the region. He added that there is no immediate cause for alarm, as customs officials have confirmed that the containers on the shore will be removed today itself.