Adimali, Idukki: A landslide struck near a national highway in Adimali on Saturday, leaving a family trapped under debris.

An eyewitness told Mathrubhumi News that two people, identified as Biju and his wife Sandhya, are trapped inside the house. The couple is reportedly responding to the rescuers.

The landslide is reported to have happened near Koompanpara, Idukki. Several families in the area had been evacuated earlier due to warnings of potential mudslides.

The landslide fell directly on top of the house, trapping the residents inside. Rescuers are using JCBs and other heavy equipment to reach the individuals trapped under the debris.