Wed Jun 25 06:49:15 UTC 2025: **Kerala Residents on Edge as Heavy Rains Submerge Roads, Raise Landslide Fears**
**Kozhikode, India – June 25, 2025** – Heavy rainfall in Kerala’s Wayanad district has triggered concerns about potential landslides after roads in the Chooralmala region were submerged on Wednesday. While officials have dismissed reports of a major landslide, residents report witnessing significant mud and soil flow, particularly around the Attamala area.
The Punnapuzha river is experiencing dangerously high water levels, coming close to breaching the Bailey bridge. Videos from Soochipara show powerful currents in the waterfall, further fueling residents’ fears of landslide activity upstream.
Emergency services are on the scene, working to rescue laborers stranded at the Attamala tea plantations due to the road submersion. The Fire and Rescue Services, police, and officials from the Irrigation and Revenue departments are coordinating the rescue efforts.
Authorities are urging calm, emphasizing that no significant incidents beyond the submerged road have been reported. While the currents in the Punnapuzha river have slightly decreased, officials warn that continued rainfall could exacerbate the situation.
Many local residents, having experienced similar disasters in the past, remain apprehensive. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and reassure the public that there is no immediate cause for alarm. The heavy rainfall has been consistent since Tuesday night, with intermittent showers continuing throughout Wednesday.
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