Deadly Mudslide Hits Kerala Construction Site Amid Heavy Monsoon Rains
A devastating mudslide struck a tunnel construction site near Meppady in Wayanad district, Kerala, India, causing at least three deaths and injuring seven workers. The landslide occurred during intense monsoon rains, uprooting trees and sweeping away metal barriers around the site. Rescue teams are currently searching for five missing workers amid challenging weather conditions.
The construction company denies responsibility, claiming the mudslide originated from higher ground above the site. However, Kerala's Agriculture Minister T. Siddique condemned the incident as a man-made disaster, attributing it to the unscientific dumping of soil and construction waste that had not been cleared despite prior warnings.
Rescue operations continue with the aid of sniffer dogs, but ongoing heavy rains hamper search efforts. Authorities have launched an official investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy.
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