On 30 July 2024, at approximately 05:45 IST, a landslide occurred in Vilangad, Vanimal Grama Panchayat, Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1] The landslide was caused by heavy rains, and resulted in at least one deaths.[2][3]
  Vilangad landslide  Vilangad landslide | |
| Date | 30 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Time | 05:45 (IST) |
| Location | Vilangad, Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Type | Landslide |
| Cause | Heavy rainfall |
| Outcome | Loss of human life and property |
| Deaths | 1 |
Incident
editThe Vilangad landslide was similar to the one in Wayanad landslide. Landslides occurred nine times. 13 houses were completely destroyed and many houses were partially destroyed or flooded. The accident occurred around 5.45 pm when debris including stones and soil fell down. According to a preliminary report by a team from the Geological Survey of India, the landslide was caused by heavy rains.[4][5]
Deaths and missing
editResponse
editMany groups were involved in relief efforts, including the Indian Army and Navy, the National Disaster Response Force, the State Disaster Response Force of Kerala, the Kerala Police and WG Volunteers participated in rescue operations.[7][8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Landslide also occured in Kozhikode district's Vilangad area". www.dynamitenews.com. July 31, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (August 5, 2024). "Vilangad landslips: temporary rehabilitation facilities to be given to about 15 families" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (July 30, 2024). "Miraculous escape for 200 people in landslip-hit Vilangad in Kozhikode" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ a b "Landslide hits Vilangad in Kozhikode, one missing, several trapped". Onmanorama.
- ^ "Kerala: After Wayanad, landslide reported from Kozhikode's Vilangad area; Read". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (August 1, 2024). "Vilangad landslip: Body of missing man recovered" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Landslide repeats in Kozhikode Vilangad; district collector and team trapped". Keralakaumudi Daily.
- ^ Bajpai, Shubham (July 30, 2024). "Kerala: After Wayanad, landslide hits Kozhikode's Vilangad area". www.indiatvnews.com.
- ^ Raveendran, Aabha (August 2, 2024). "Kerala rains: DDMA's timely intervention saves lives in Vilangad in Kozhikode" – via www.thehindu.com.