Heavy rains in the last 24 hours caused flash floods in Wayanad’s Chooralmala region, renewing fears of fresh landslides. The Chooralmala river, swollen and muddy, breached its banks near the Bailey bridge, built after the July 2024 tragedy.
Rainwater flowed forcefully beneath the bridge. Soil stored for riverbank repair was washed away. floodwater reached Attamala road and surrounding areas, disrupting movement.
Locals reported possible new landslides uphill near Punchirimattam, deep inside the forest. Officials, however, confirmed no fresh slides. They attributed the debris flow to old landslide remnants mixing with rainwater.
“Loose debris from earlier landslides is washing downstream,” the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) stated. “This will continue until the soil settles.”
Uprooted trees and rocks appeared in the river. Residents feared a repeat of July 2024, when multiple landslides wiped out homes and killed over 400 people.
Further downstream, the Kabani river swelled in Mananthavady and Panamaram. The water level rose quickly, though officials said there’s no cause for panic.
Nearby, the Banasura Sagar dam approached full capacity. A red alert remains active. Flash floods remain a concern if rains continue.
In May 2025, the Kabini dam, fed by Wayanad’s catchment area, also reached near-full levels after intense rainfall.
The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for 11 Kerala districts, including Wayanad. It warned of moderate rainfall and winds up to 50 km/h.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha may also experience gusty winds and light rain.
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Landslide fears grow again in Chooralmala. While no new slides are confirmed, rising rivers and heavy rain keep the region on edge. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as residents brace for more rain.
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