Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Ground Cracks in Kerala Prompt Evacuations
In Vorkady, Kerala, the ground has big cracks and a road is breaking.
This is scary for people.
The problem is called soil piping, where water moves underground and makes tunnels, weakening the ground.
Heavy rain might be making it worse.
People had to move to safety.
Experts are checking the soil.
People are worried, because this has been happening since last year and they have not yet found a solution.
Deep cracks appeared in the ground in Vorkady panchayat, Kasargod district, Kerala.
A portion of a road caved in due to the cracks, causing panic.
Local authorities evacuated residents to safer locations as a precaution.
Experts warn that soil piping, worsened by heavy rainfall, is a factor.
Officials are inspecting the area and collecting soil samples for analysis.
- Who
- Residents of Vorkady panchayat and local authorities.
- What
- Deep cracks appeared in the ground and a road section caved in Vorkady panchayat.
- When
- After recent heavy rainfall.
- Where
- Vorkady panchayat, Kasargod district, Kerala.
- Why
- Experts believe soil piping, exacerbated by heavy rainfall, is the cause.
Resident Concerns
Official Response
Resident fear vs. official response
Resident Concerns
Fear and anxiety due to cracks and lack of solutions.
Official Response
Official response to monitor and collect samples.
- Location
- Vorkady panchayat, Kasargod district, Kerala
- Event
- Deep ground cracks and road collapse
- Cause
- Soil piping and heavy rainfall
- Response
- Evacuation and soil sample analysis
- Expert Involvement
- Soil experts
