Fresh landslip hits Udayagiri in Kannur; families shifted to relief camps as red alert remains
A landslip in the Udayagiri region of Kannur, Kerala, has forced the evacuation of families to relief camps following heavy rainfall. Authorities have issued red alerts across several districts as the state prepares for continued extreme weather.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing climate-related disaster risks in hilly regions of India and the importance of emergency management systems.
A fresh landslip struck the residential area of Thalippara in Udayagiri, a hilly region of Kannur district, on Friday (August 7), prompting the authorities to evacuate families living downstream to relief camps amid heavy rain and a red alert in the district.
The landslip began around noon with large boulders, uprooted trees, and slush hurtling down from the hill at high speed towards the foothills. Disaster response personnel shifted residents from vulnerable areas to relief camps as a precaution. No casualties were reported immediately.
The incident comes as the authorities have intensified vigil across the hill regions of Kannur following the forecast of extremely heavy rainfall in the State.
The India Meteorological department issued a red alert for Kannur, Kasaragod, Kozhikode, and Wayanad on Friday.
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