Wayanad landslides: How two villages vanished overnight

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Wayanad landslides: How two villages vanished overnight

Chooralmala and Mundakkai, both in Wayanad’s Meppadi panchayat, are nearly 50km away from the district headquarters in Kalpetta. Both places were known for their scenic landscapes and waterfalls.

In the early hours of July 30, 2024, Chooralmala and Mundakkai villages in the district of Wayanad in Kerala were hit by devastating landslides triggered by torrential downpour. The massive landslides so far has claimed over 230 lives. According to the district administration, over 130 people are still missing as of August 13. This is the worst natural disaster to occur in Kerala since the 2018 floods.