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Shocking visuals emerge from Wayanad tunnel project landslide
Rediff··7 Jul
A massive mudslide near Kalladi's Meenakshi Bridge in Wayanad, Kerala, on July 7, 2026, was captured on video showing people running as mud engulfed a tunnel road construction site. The slide occurred at the Anakkompoyil-Meppadi project connecting Malappuram and Wayanad districts. Police and NDRF personnel deployed for rescue operations to check if anyone was trapped under debris.
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What It Means For You
- Western Ghats commuters face landslide risks during heavy monsoon rain.
- Tunnel project workers in hill districts remain exposed to mudslide danger.
- Wayanad residents live with recurring monsoon disaster vulnerability.
What's Happening
- Mudslide hit Meenakshi Bridge area at Kalladi on July 7.
- People were seen running to escape the sliding mud on video.
- Police and NDRF launched rescue operations at the site.
Geographical Context
- Slide occurred at Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel road project.
- Wayanad saw a major landslide tragedy in July 2024.
- Heavy rain triggered the mudslide at the construction site.
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