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Heavy rainfall in northern Kannur has triggered mudslides, damaged a protection wall at a National Highway construction site and disrupted traffic at multiple locations. A mudslide at Elayavoor followed the collapse of the protection wall, while another major mudslide near Chekuthan Thodu at Palchuram blocked traffic. District authorities have directed officials to clear mud and rocks from affected stretches and have warned of further mudslides as rain continues. The India Meteorological Department has also issued yellow alerts for several Kerala districts, including Kannur, amid the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall.
Heavy rains in parts of northern Kannur have caused mudslides, damaged a National Highway protection wall and disrupted traffic, according to district authorities. The incidents occurred at National Highway construction sites and other vulnerable stretches as rainfall continued across the district.
A mudslide was reported at the National Highway construction site in Elayavoor after the protection wall collapsed. Local residents said the same site had experienced a major mudslide about three years ago. State Power Minister Sunny Joseph, MLA T O Mohanan and Kannur District Collector P Vishnuraj visited the location.
Following the incident, the district collector sought an urgent report from National Highway Authority officials on the damage. The authorities are assessing the condition of the affected infrastructure and the surrounding area.
Another major mudslide occurred near Chekuthan Thodu at Palchuram, disrupting traffic. The collector directed officials to remove the accumulated mud and rocks from the affected road stretch. Police, Fire and Rescue Services personnel and revenue officials reached the site to manage the situation and assist with clearing the road.
With heavy rain continuing, authorities warned that more mudslides could occur in vulnerable areas. The district administration advised people to remain alert and asked visitors and vehicles not required for official purposes to avoid travelling towards the affected areas.
The India Meteorological Department had issued a yellow alert across 11 Kerala districts amid the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall. The alert covered Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod. A yellow alert was also in place for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam for August 26. The IMD classifies rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within 24 hours as heavy rainfall.
The latest incident also adds to concerns over the vulnerability of road infrastructure in hilly and rain-prone parts of Kerala. The earlier mudslide at the Elayavoor site makes the condition of protection structures and slope stability particularly relevant as the monsoon continues. A protection wall along National Highway 66 in Kannur was also reported to have collapsed amid the heavy rainfall.
Source PTI
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