Wayanad Landslide: 5 Injured After Heavy Rains Trigger Hill Collapse at Tunnel Project Site (Watch Videos)
A major landslide triggered by heavy rains struck the Wayanad-Kalladi tunnel construction road project site at Kalladi, near Meppady, on Tuesday. Debris and rubble sliding down from the hillside injured five people and damaged local vehicles.
A major landslide triggered by heavy rains struck the Wayanad-Kalladi tunnel construction road project site at Kalladi, near Meppady, on Tuesday. Debris and rubble sliding down from the hillside injured five people and damaged local vehicles. According to the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), all injured individuals have been admitted to a local hospital, and no casualties have been reported so far.
The incident occurred near the Meenakshi Bridge, an active worksite for the tunnel project intended to improve transit between the Malappuram and Wayanad districts. Local residents initially rescued at least three people from a temporary housing setup used by the tunnel project's construction workers. Mumbai-Pune Train Services Hit by Landslides After Heavy Rain; Several Express Trains Cancelled.
In response to the emergency, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deployed multiple units to the location. The NDRF team stationed nearby at Meenangadi was dispatched immediately, while an additional unit based in Kozhikode has been directed to proceed to Wayanad to support ongoing search and rescue efforts.
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheeshan convened an emergency meeting with Wayanad Minister T. Siddique to evaluate the situation. Chief Minister Satheeshan also contacted the Wayanad District Collector by phone to review field operations. He has directed Revenue Minister AP Anil Kumar and Minister Siddique to travel to the affected site directly to closely coordinate the rescue and relief mission. Missing Link Landslide: Videos Show Fallen Debris After Continuous Rain; Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) Target Maha Govt.
Heavy Rain Triggers Landslide at Kalladi Tunnel Project
A landslide at the Kalladi tunnel work site in #Wayanad blocked the road and injured 5 people. They have been taken to the hospital. No deaths have been reported. Work at the site had already been stopped because of heavy rain. The area received 265 mm of rain in the last 24… pic.twitter.com/3LrpPhR0gM
— Ashish (@KP_Aashish) July 7, 2026
The Kalladi region remains under close observation as emergency services clear the rubble and verify that no other individuals or workforce vehicles are trapped beneath the debris.
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