Landslip hits Keralam’s Kannur; traffic to Wayanad disrupted
Heavy rains in Kerala's Kannur district have triggered multiple landslips, disrupting traffic and causing flooding in several areas. Local authorities are managing debris clearance and have issued warnings for residents to exercise caution as weather conditions remain severe.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events in the Western Ghats region highlight the growing risks of infrastructure vulnerability and the need for better disaster management and construction oversight.
A landslip near Chekuthanthodu Road at Palchuram in Kannur district of Keralam around 9.10 a.m. on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) disrupted traffic through the ghat road, prompting authorities to divert vehicles heading to Wayanad through the Nedumpoyil-Periya ghat road.
With large quantities of soil and rocks falling onto the road, District Collector P. Vishnuraj directed officials to initiate measures to clear the debris immediately. The police, Fire and Rescue Services personnel and revenue officials reached the spot and began taking necessary measures.
As heavy rain continues in the region, authorities warned of the possibility of further landslips and urged people to exercise caution. The Collector advised visitors and vehicles not required for official purposes not to approach the landslide site.
The police have instructed vehicles that normally use the Palchuram route to take the Nedumpoyil Periya ghat road instead.
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