Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Kerala Mudslide: One Dead, NHAI Denies Responsibility
A mudslide in Adimali, Kerala, caused by heavy rain, resulted in the death of a man named Biju and injured his wife Sandhya.
The couple was at home when the mudslide hit.
Earlier, 25 families had been evacuated to safety due to landslide warnings.
Construction on the nearby NH-85 highway has been temporarily halted pending investigation.
Authorities are assessing the situation, and the state government is providing financial assistance and will fund Biju's daughter's nursing education.
The NHAI denies responsibility, stating that no work was underway.
A man, Biju, died in a mudslide near Adimali, Kerala.
His wife Sandhya was injured and hospitalized.
The mudslide occurred near the ongoing NH-85 highway widening.
25 families were previously evacuated; the couple returned to their home.
NHAI denies responsibility, while an investigation is underway.
- Who
- Biju and his wife Sandhya
- What
- Biju died and Sandhya was injured in a mudslide that destroyed their house.
- When
- Saturday night
- Where
- Adimali, Kerala
- Why
- Investigation ongoing; residents allege road widening contributed.
Residents/Local Officials
NHAI
Cause of Landslide
Residents/Local Officials
Some residents allege unscientific road widening contributed to the landslide.
NHAI
NHAI denies responsibility, stating no work was underway.
- Victim
- Biju, 35
- Injured
- Sandhya (wife)
- Location
- Adimali, Kerala
- Incident
- Mudslide on Saturday night
- Highway
- NH-85
- Construction Status
- Halted temporarily
- Relief Efforts
- Financial aid and daughter's education
- Families to Relocate
- 44
Sources
Kerala Man Moved Out To Escape Mudslide. It Killed Him After His Return
One dead after landslide triggered by rain buries two houses in Kerala’s Idukki
One killed, several houses destroyed in mudslide in Kerala’s Adimali
Kerala: NHAI condoles man’s death in landslide, says it warned of danger days earlier
Man dies, wife injured as mudslide flattens houses in Kerala”s Idukki
Man killed, wife injured in Kerala mudslide triggered by NH work
