Kerala Landslide Hits Wayanad Tunnel Project; Rescue Teams Race Against Time

Wayanad: A massive landslide has struck Kalladi near Meppady in Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday. As per reports, several people are feared trapped beneath the debris. The incident of landslide occurred at the site of the Wayanad Tunnel Project. GeographicReference

Where did the incident happen?

Fire and Rescue Service officials said that the landslide occurred near the Meenakshi Bridge in Kalladi, where construction is underway for a tunnel road project connecting Malappuram and Wayanad districts. Search and rescue operations have been started as authorities work to determine the number of people who may still be trapped, they said.

Following the #Wayanad landslide, the Chief Minister held an emergency meeting with Minister T. Siddique and ordered immediate coordination of rescue operations. Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar and Minister T. Siddique have been directed to reach Wayanad. #NDRF teams from… pic.twitter.com/OwHRh2gLhV

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How many people were injured?

The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) informed that heavy rains had caused the landslide in Wayanad. Five people were injured in the landslide and were hospitalized. However, Minister T. Siddique later confirmed that six people were seriously injured.

What did the Kerala CM say?

The Kerala Chief Minister's Office stated that the NDRF unit stationed in Meenangadi is immediately reaching the accident site. The NDRF team in Kozhikode has also been directed to Wayanad. Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan also spoke with the Wayanad District Collector to assess the situation.

#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram | On Wayanad landslide, Keralam Minister T Siddique says, "It is not a natural landslide, but a man-made landslide. It is a clear case of lapse. Six people are seriously injured, and they are admitted to the hospital. Their condition is stable. We will… pic.twitter.com/QMvHZIT7bD

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The Chief Minister's Office also stated that the Chief Minister held an emergency meeting with Wayanad Minister T. Siddique and directed him to coordinate rescue efforts. The Chief Minister also directed Revenue Minister AP Anil Kumar and Agriculture Minister T. Siddique to immediately travel to Wayanad.

#WATCH | Wayanad, Keralam | Six people injured in landslide at Wayanad-Kalladi tunnel construction site amid heavy rainfall; Police and Administration are carrying out a search and rescue operation here. Two teams of NDRF are on their way to the landslide site pic.twitter.com/jSLF4DM1u4

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