A fresh landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rainfall has claimed multiple lives in Kerala’s Wayanad district, while rescue teams continue searching for missing people. Continuous rain over the past few days weakened hill slopes, causing large sections of earth and debris to collapse onto residential areas. Emergency personnel from the state disaster response force, police, fire services, and local volunteers were immediately deployed to the affected villages.
Authorities have shifted several families to temporary relief camps as a precaution against further landslides. Weather officials have warned that rainfall is expected to continue across parts of Kerala, increasing the risk of additional slope failures. Residents living in vulnerable locations have been advised to follow evacuation instructions issued by district authorities.
Road connectivity in some hilly regions has also been affected due to fallen trees and mudslides, while restoration work is underway. Relief teams are supplying food, drinking water, medicines, and essential items to displaced families. Local administrations are monitoring river levels and hillside conditions round the clock to ensure public safety.
Experts have stressed the need for improved landslide monitoring systems and stricter regulations regarding construction in ecologically sensitive areas. The state government has assured financial assistance and rehabilitation support for affected families while continuing rescue and relief efforts in coordination with central agencies.
