Thu Jul 17 11:22:31 UTC 2025: ## News Article:

**Massive Boulder Strikes House in Kasaragod, Family Narrowly Escapes**

**KASARAGOD, July 17, 2025** – A major disaster was narrowly avoided in Nadakal, Chandragiri, Kasaragod district, Wednesday night when a massive boulder detached from a hillside and crashed into a residential home. The incident, occurring around 8:30 PM, caused significant damage to the house belonging to Mithesh, an employee at a local tyre shop.

The boulder struck the bedroom of the house. At the time of the incident, Mithesh and his mother were outside, while his wife, C.H. Chaitra, and their children were at a nearby temple. Neighbors reported hearing a loud crash and rushed to the scene.

While a portion of the house was destroyed, no injuries were reported. The estimated loss is ₹2 lakh. Local authorities, including the tahsildar, village officer, and officials from the Collectorate and the local panchayat, have assessed the damage. The National Disaster Response Force team inspected the site.

The family has alleged negligence on the part of local authorities. According to Ms. Chaitra, she filed a written complaint two months prior to the incident, warning of the potential danger posed by loose rocks and overhanging trees on a hill owned by Habib, adjacent to their property. Her complaint specifically cited the risk of the boulder falling onto their house. “Though the village officer visited the place, he left after a few minutes stating that the rock posed no danger,” she claimed, adding that no preventative action was taken.

The National Disaster Response Force team has directed the family to relocate to a safer location. The family is temporarily residing with relatives.

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The provided text is a news article from *The Hindu* reporting on a rockslide incident in Kasaragod, India. A large boulder crashed into a house, causing damage but fortunately no injuries. The family had previously warned authorities about the danger of the unstable rocks on the hillside, but their concerns were allegedly dismissed. The incident highlights the potential for natural disasters and raises questions about the responsiveness of local authorities to public safety concerns. The additional text is from The Hindu showcasing other various types of news, articles, and media they provide.

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