Kerala: Couple narrowly escapes landslides in Kerala | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: Sujit and Suchismita, a couple from Odisha, who are in Kerala on a holiday said they are grateful that they are safe. Though staying in a tree house in Wayanad had been a dream for the couple, they skipped it due to paucity of time and visited Munnar, Athirapally and Vazhachal falls.
They were warned of the possibility of landslides in Munnar and cautioned against staying in houseboats during the night.They felt a huge sense of relief at what was a God-sent escape in Gods Own Country. “Kerala is beautiful in monsoon, but there is danger,” they told TOI.
“We left Munnar the day before the landslide in Wayanad and there were minor landslides in Munnar as well though it was nothing compared to Wayanad,” said 47-year-old Sujit Mahapatra, founder of Bakul Foundation, a voluntary organization. The couple will return to Bhubaneswar on Friday.
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The Geological Survey of India reported that nearly 49.7% of Kerala is prone to landslides. Areas like Devikulam and Vythiri are at high risk. Between 2019 and 2022, landslides led to significant loss of life and agricultural land in Kerala. Recent heavy rainfall has exacerbated the risks in specific zones.
Wayanad in northeastern Kerala experienced intense rainfall and landslides early Tuesday, causing extensive damage. The area received 200mm of rain on Monday and another 372mm by Tuesday morning, resulting in landslides in Mundakkai and Chooralmala. Rescue teams including the Army, Navy, and NDRF are searching for survivors. The state declared a two-day mourning period.
