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Kerala to probe cause of Wayanad landslide, tunnel work halted until inquiry ends
Updated On: 08 July, 2026 12:13 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | PTI
The Kerala government will investigate the cause of the Wayanad landslide and review environmental clearance compliance before resuming the tunnel project.

Wayanad: Rescue operation underway after a landslide at Kalladi, near Meppadi tunnel project in Wayanad, Kerala(PICS/PTI)
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday said that the government will carry out a detailed examination to know the reasons behind the Wayanad landslide that claimed three lives on July 7.
The CM said that it would also be examined whether the directives issued by the central government while giving environment clearance to the tunnel project have been adhered to by the construction company.


