Rescuers search for 5 missing people after a deadly landslide in India’s Kerala state
Summary
A landslide caused by heavy monsoon rains in Kerala, India, killed at least three workers near a tunnel project and left five people missing. Rescue teams are searching the area despite ongoing rain, and officials suspect that improper dumping of construction waste contributed to the landslide.Key Facts
- The landslide happened in Wayanad district, a hilly and forested area in southern Kerala.
- At least three workers died and seven others were injured.
- Five people remain missing and rescue teams, including sniffer dogs, are searching for them.
- Heavy rain is making rescue efforts difficult.
- Kerala’s home minister said the landslide was caused by unscientific dumping of earth, not natural causes.
- The construction company near the site denies responsibility, saying the landslide started higher up the hill.
- An official investigation into the incident has begun.
- Experts say climate change is causing more intense and erratic monsoon rains in South Asia.
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