A severe landslide struck a road tunnel project site in Kelladi, Wayanad district of Kerala on Tuesday, resulting in at least two fatalities and leaving seven people missing.Heavy rainfall triggered the disaster, with officials blaming accumulated soil from excavation work that was not cleared despite government orders.

Chief Minister VD Satheesan stated that contractors failed to follow directives from the Public Works Department to remove excavated material, increasing the risk of collapse.Rescue operations are ongoing, with police and National Disaster Response Force personnel deployed to save those trapped under debris.The incident highlights recurring issues in construction safety, as Wayanad faced extreme rainfall due to strengthening westerly winds.This follows a similar disaster in 2024 where over 400 people died from landslides in the region.Social media videos show debris surging toward bystanders, underscoring the urgency of rescue efforts.The state government has issued red alerts for Wayanad and Calicut districts due to continued heavy rains.