A senior Congress leader demanded a halt to the tunnel project pending a new environmental study. Recent Wayanad landslides claimed six lives at the proposed tunnel construction site. The government stated the project would not be abandoned but safety is paramount. A detailed examination will determine the reasons behind the landslide tragedy. Work will restart only after these examinations are completed.

Experts warn that the Wayanad tunnel project poses risks to fragile ecosystems, urging stricter guidelines amid increasing landslide threats.

The disaster occurred near the site of the twin tunnel road project connecting Meppadi in Wayanad district and Anakkampoyil in Kozhikode district. | India News