Repeated mudslide incidents on Kochi-Dhanushkodi NH raises concern over trips to Munnar
Authorities have restricted traffic on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway following the development of a major crack near the Munnar CSI Church. Officials are working to stabilize the area to prevent further mudslides, which have become a recurring safety concern for the region.
Why it matters
Recurring landslides on critical infrastructure threaten public safety and disrupt tourism and transport in the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats.
A major crack that developed near the Munnar CSI Church on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway is raising safety concerns for those travelling to the Munnar hill station. The crack developed in front of a priest’s house on Saturday (July 4, 2026) evening, prompting officials to block vehicles on the Munnar-Adimaly route.
The article reports on government actions and safety concerns objectively.
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