Mudslip at Kuthiran in Kerala: Collector orders safety measures, continuous monitoring
The Thrissur District Disaster Management Authority has ordered the National Highways Authority of India to implement urgent slope stabilization measures near the Kuthiran twin tunnels. This directive follows a scientific assessment by the Kerala Forest Research Institute, which identified risks of debris falling due to monsoon-related soil saturation.
Why it matters
The Kuthiran tunnels are a critical infrastructure link on National Highway 544, and proactive stabilization is essential to prevent potential fatalities and ensure the continuity of vital transport logistics in Kerala.
The Thrissur District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has ordered a series of precautionary measures to ensure the safety of commuters following the recent surface mudslip near the Kuthiran twin tunnels on national highway 544 in Kerala
District Collector and DDMA chairperson Shikha Surendran issued the directions based on a preliminary report submitted by a team of scientists from the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), led by its director, Kannan C.S. Warrier.
The expert team, comprising scientists S. Sandeep, Pawan Wable and P. Balakrishnan, inspected the site after the Collector sought a scientific assessment of the slope.
According to the KFRI report, no major cracks or signs of deep-seated slope failure were detected. However, the scientists cautioned that continuous rainwater seeping through fissures in the steep rocky slope could dislodge loose rocks and soil, posing a risk of debris falling onto the highway.
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