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Rainfall Triggers Massive Landslides in Malappuram
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Malappuram: Several landslides triggered by heavy rain struck the Nadukani-Parappanangadi State Highway in Malappuram, Keralam.
The landslide occurred between Edeypalam and Karathodu on the Malappuram-Vengara route, where an entire hillside collapsed onto the road.
A second landslide occurred even as police and firefighting personnel were present at the site assessing the situation.
Vehicles heading towards Malappuram are currently being diverted via Konompara.The landslide occurred just 150 metres from Straight Path International School.
So far, 15 deaths have been reported across the state, while seven people are still missing," Satheesan said.