Wayanad landslide Highlights: Three people killed, five missing and ten injured at Kalladi
At least three people were killed, five remained missing and ten injured as a result of the landslide at Kalladi near Meppadi of Wayanad district in Kerala.
The landslide occurred near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi, where work on a tunnel road project connecting Kozhikode and Wayanad districts was progressing.
A rain-soaked mound of excavated Earth gave way at the site, leading to the fatal landslide.
The state government has described the landslide as “man-made”. Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheeshan said that the contractors had been told much in advance by the Public Works Department Minister P K Basheer and the District Collector to remove the huge quantity of mud accumulated in the area.
The rescue operations at the site are still underway. The rescue operations are being jointly carried out by the police, fire and rescue personnel and teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
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Seven People Undergoing Treatment
Seven individuals are currently undergoing treatment across various hospitals; all of them are admitted to Meppadi WIMS Hospital. Two patients remain in the ICU with serious injuries. Six of those under treatment are migrant workers, while one is a native of Ernakulam.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will visit the injured today. A decision has been made to airlift the bodies of the deceased to their home state today; the bodies will be airlifted after undergoing embalming at Kozhikode Medical College.
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CM VD Satheesan to visit the landslide affected area today
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stated that the tragedy in Wayanad has left Kerala in shock. He noted on Facebook that rescue operations are proceeding in full swing and paid tribute to the deceased. He assured that necessary medical treatment would be provided to the injured. He will travel to Wayanad today following the cabinet meeting and visit the landslide-affected area near Meenakshi Bridge around 1:00 PM.
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5 people are missing in the landslide.
Those who missing are:
- Vikram Rana
- Rahul
- Muhammad Imran
- Raghesh
- Azrudhin Ansari
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Three killed in Wayanad landslide identified as migrant workers
The three people who lost their lives in the landslide at the tunnel road construction site in this hill district on Tuesday have been identified as migrant workers from Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, officials said here.
The deceased were identified as Chandraban, an operator from Madhya Pradesh; Bikash Kumar, a civil foreman from Bihar; and Anmol, a worker from Jharkhand, they said.
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Police register case, launch probe into Wayanad landslide
The Kerala Police on Tuesday registered a case and launched an investigation into the landslide at Kalladi in Wayanad district that claimed three lives and left several others missing, officials said.
The Meppady police registered a case of unnatural death on their own following the incident and initiated an investigation.
According to the FIR, the landslide occurred between 11 am and 11.30 am near Meenakshi Bridge, where work on the road tunnel project linking Wayanad and Kozhikode districts was under way.
Officials said the police, in coordination with the district administration and disaster management authorities, would conduct a detailed investigation into the incident.
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‘Tragic, shocking’: Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan seeks probe into Wayanad landslide
Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Tuesday termed the landslide in Wayanad “tragic and shocking” and sought a probe to ascertain whether any lapses or “criminal negligence” in taking preventive measures led to the incident.
Vijayan conveyed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the disaster and urged the government to provide immediate financial assistance to their next of kin.
He further demanded a thorough investigation to determine whether there had been any lapse or criminal negligence on the part of those responsible for taking preventive measures to avert such an incident.
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Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi express grief over Wayanad landslide
Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her brother Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday expressed grief over the landslide in Wayaand and assured all support possible to those affected.
Rahul, the former Congress MP from Wayanad, extended condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and said that the Congress-led UDF will stand with every family affected by the tragedy.
The news of the landslide in Wayanad is deeply distressing. My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 7, 2026
Relief and rescue operations are underway, and every possible effort is being made to reach…Vadra, in an X post, said that all efforts are on to rescue those still trapped in the landslide.
All efforts are on to rescue those still trapped in the landslide. Respected CM, Shri. V D Satheesan is monitoring relief efforts himself, the police and NDRF have been at the site for some time, SDRF teams and civil defence volunteers have also reached.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) July 7, 2026
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Holiday for educational institutions in Wayanad tomorrow
In light of the tragedy, a holiday has been declared for educational institutions in Wayanad tomorrow. The district collector has announced that it will be a holiday for all educational institutions, including nurseries and professional colleges.
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More teams of NDRF to be deployed for search-and-rescue operations
More personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will also be deployed at the site to aid in search and rescue operations. The rescue operations are being jointly carried out by the police, fire and rescue personnel and teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
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Man-made disaster: Kerala government
The Kerala state government has described the landslide as “man-made”.
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheeshan said that the contractors of the tunnel project had been told much in advance by the Public Works Department Minister P K Basheer and the District Collector to remove the huge quantity of mud accumulated in the area.
"However, the contractors did not abide by the directions," the chief minister said after reviewing the situation with officials of the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) at their office.
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Landslide at Kalladi in Wayanad
A major landslide hit the site of a tunnel road project at Kalladi near Meppadi in Wayanad district. At least three people were killed, 10 injured, and five remained missing in the aftermath of the lanslide.
A video clip showed the mound of mud, which had accumulated near Meenakshi Bridge near Kalladi, suddenly collapsing in the rain, bringing down trees and sweeping away the metal and cloth barricades set up near the tunnel construction site.
VIDEO | Wayanad: A major landslide near Meppady Tunnel leaves five people injured. Rescue operations are underway. More details awaited.#Wayanad pic.twitter.com/ab2YmDomRE
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 7, 2026
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