Landslide in Kattappana; Roads and farmlands washed away; disaster strikes in area hit by 2019 landslide

Idukki: A landslide occurred at Kunthalampara in Kattappana. Following a loud, terrifying noise, a massive rush of mountain water washed away roads and farmlands. The landslide happened in the same region that had been hit in 2019.

The landslide occured around 1:30 am on Saturday. Rocks, soil, and mud flowed towards the front of houses. Roads and farmlands in the affected area were washed away, though no casualties have been reported.

Heavy rainfall has been lashing various parts of Idukki since Friday night. There are also reports of a suspected landslide at Nedumkandam Kuttar. In Kuttar, vehicles including a traveller van were swept away in the strong mountain flood.

As water levels rose at the Kallar dam, the shutters were lifted to release excess water. The shutters of the Mullaperiyar dam was also opened, as the water level has crossed the rule curve limit.