Many people are feared trapped after a landslide was reported in Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday. According to fire and rescue services officials, the landslide occurred at Kalladi near Meppadi in the district.
The landslide occurred near Meenakshi Bridge in Kalladi, where work was underway on a tunnel road project linking Malappuram and Wayanad districts, PTI reported, citing officials participating in the mission.
Officials added that local residents rescued at least three people from the site, where workers associated with the tunnel project were staying. At least five people were injured, and no casualties have been reported so far, according to officials from the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA).
Apart from this, PTI reported that a few vehicles transporting tunnel staff were also damaged in the landslide.
Police personnel and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were also deployed in the rescue operation.
CM Sathisan calls an emergency meeting
Following the landslide, Chief Minister V D Sathishan held an emergency meeting with Wayanad Minister T Siddique and directed him to coordinate rescue operations.
According to ANI, a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office said that AP Revenue Minister Anil Kumar, along with Minister Siddique, has been asked to go to Wayanad immediately.
This is a developing story…
