A mudslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains near a twin tunnel project site in Kerala's Wayanad district killed at least two people and left seven missing.

Debris from the landslide buried shelters housing laborers, a house, and a church at Kalladi, with CCTV footage showing vehicles and bystanders swept away.Chief Minister VD Satheesan blamed contractors for failing to clear debris despite orders issued two weeks prior.The incident occurred amid 265 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, prompting a red alert.Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Kerala Fire Service are on-site.Environmentalists had warned against tunneling through the ecologically fragile Western Ghats, citing risks of landslides and habitat disruption.The project, aimed at reducing traffic on a vulnerable road, faces criticism for potential ecological damage.Previous landslides in Wayanad in 2024 killed 254 people, highlighting ongoing challenges with infrastructure in the region.