Wayanad: 'Run fast friends', are the words heard in the background of the shocking visuals of a huge mound of mud sliding down onto the road and bridge near Kalladi here as several people, including women, attempt to outrun the landslide.⛔️Massive Tunnel Landslide in Wayanad Kerala after heavy rain lashed over Wayanad District ‼️A landslide struck a tunnel project site at Kalladi near Meppady, Wayanad, during heavy monsoon rain. Five people have been injured, and authorities say several workers are feared… pic.twitter.com/PO4wa0lJuS— Naveen Reddy (@navin_ankampali) July 7, 2026 The clip shows the mound of mud, accumulated near the Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi as part of an ongoing tunnel road project connecting Malappuram and Wayanad districts, suddenly sliding down due to the rain, bringing down trees and blowing away the metal and cloth barricades set up at the construction site.The mudslide spilt onto the road as the video showed several people, including women, running for their lives.Subsequent visuals showed the bridge and surrounding area completely covered by huge layers of mud as rescue personnel attempted to ascertain whether people were trapped underneath it.Police and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have also been deployed for the rescue operation.The work for Anakkompoyil-Meppadi started last year, connecting Malappuram and Wayanad districts.
Wayanad landslide: Eyewitness urges people to 'run fast' as mound of mud comes down
A significant mudslide hit the Kalladi region of Wayanad, Kerala, during a tunnel road project, forcing locals to flee as mud cascaded over the roads and bridge. Rapid response teams, including NDRF personnel, have been dispatched to aid the situation. This disaster, resulting from relentless rains, has disrupted the Anakkompoyil-Meppadi route. Rescue efforts are ongoing to check for possible victims buried under the debris.
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