Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides, Road Closure in Malappuram, Kerala
Heavy rain in Kerala caused big landslides on a highway in Malappuram.
The landslides collapsed a hillside onto the road, blocking traffic and making the area dangerous.
Police and firefighters are clearing the road, but it is still closed.
The state’s chief minister said 15 people died and 7 are missing because of the floods and landslides.
He also announced money for funeral expenses and asked for help to fix damaged farmland.
Heavy rains triggered multiple landslides on the Nadukani‑Parappanangadi State Highway, collapsing a hillside onto the road.
The landslides blocked the Malappuram‑Vengara route, forcing traffic diversion via Konompara and suspending the highway.
Authorities warned of further landslides; the area is considered highly dangerous.
Kerala’s Chief Minister V D Satheesan reported 15 deaths and 7 missing persons statewide, with 11,018 people in relief camps.
165 hectares of agricultural land were damaged, affecting 3,596 farmers, and Rs 10,000 funeral expenses were announced for victims.
- Who
- Chief Minister V D Satheesan, police, fire force, local residents
- What
- Multiple landslides collapsed a hillside onto the highway, blocking traffic and causing casualties
- When
- During heavy rains today (date not specified)
- Where
- Nadukani‑Parappanangadi State Highway, between Edeypalam and Karathodu, Malappuram, Kerala, India
- Why
- Heavy rainfall triggered the landslides
- Location
- Malappuram, Kerala, India
- Event
- Landslides on Nadukani-Parappanangadi State Highway
- Casualties
- 15 deaths, 7 missing
- Road affected
- Malappuram‑Vengara route
- Agricultural damage
- 165 hectares, 3,596 farmers