The State government and the District Administration should take the initiative to bring immediate aid to the people of the coastal areas, who are suffering due to sea erosion, Latin diocese Archbishop M.Soosa Pakiam has said. In a press release, he said that around 90 houses have been completely destroyed, while 145 houses were partially destroyed, in the district. Fishing boats and household items have been destroyed. The people are living in fear. Those who lost their houses and livelihood should be provided with compensation and free ration immediately. They should be rehabilitated without delay, he said. Sea wall should be built in Valiyathura, Poonthura and Beempally, in view of the severe sea erosion in the areas this year, V.S.Sivakumar, MLA, has said. In a press release, he said that the construction of Pulimuttu’ (groins) in the Cheriyathura area, which had begun during the UDF Government’s tenure, has not progressed under the current government. Funds were also released for the construction of sea wall at Valiyathura and Cheriyathura. But the work has not started yet. There are signs of the sea erosion worsening in the coming months. The government should immediately take steps in this regard, said Mr.Sivakumar.