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DBL report warned Wayanad tunnel slope could collapse
NDTV··10 Jul
NDTV accessed a Dilip Buildcon Limited report showing the hillside above the Wayanad tunnel North Portal was breaking apart before six people died in a July 8 landslide, the broadcaster reported on July 10. Engineers inspected between June 3 and June 11 and warned sudden slope failure could occur at any time under prevailing rainfall.
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What It Means For You
- Tunnel and hillside projects in Kerala may face tighter safety reviews.
- Monsoon construction sites need functioning drainage and monitoring tools.
- Local communities near portals face landslide risks during heavy rain.
What's Happening
- Six people died in a landslide at the Wayanad tunnel North Portal.
- An internal DBL report had warned of imminent slope failure.
- Work was stopped before a June 20 district collector stop-work order.
Tunnel Project Context
- The project has south and north portals in Kozhikode and Wayanad.
- Engineers heard underground water eroding soil before the collapse.
- A government expert committee is reviewing safety measures.
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