A red alert was issued in Kerala's Wayanad district after a landslide at the Kalladi tunnel project site killed one person and triggered rescue operations.

The incident occurred around 11 am, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for Wayanad and neighboring Kozhikode district.Heavy rainfall of 64 mm in Mananthavady and 123 mm in Vythiri areas contributed to the disaster.Chief Minister V D Satheesan confirmed one death, with seven others admitted to hospitals and another seven missing.Evacuations are underway for nearby residents.The landslide near Meenakshi Bridge pushed a parked private bus into a river, causing partial submersion.The IMD's alerts indicate extreme rainfall, with red alerts for over 204 mm in 24 hours and orange for 115-204 mm.The incident highlights the risks of construction in vulnerable areas during heavy rains.