2024 Ankola (Karnataka) landslide explained

2024 Ankola landslide
Time:08:30
Timezone:IST
Location:Ankola, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India
Type:Landslide
Cause:Rain, road construction
Outcome:Loss of human life and property
Reported Deaths:8
Missing:3

On 16 July 2024, at approximately 08:30 IST, a landslide occurred in Shirur, Ankola in Uttara Kannada in the Indian state of Karnataka.[1] [2] [3] The landslide was caused by construction work and heavy rains, and resulted in at least eight deaths, with three missing in the debris or nearby Gangavalli River.

Incident

According to a preliminary report by a team from the Geological Survey of India, the landslide was caused by construction work being carried out by the National Highways Authority of India, along with recent heavy rainfall.[4] The landslide closed a portion of National Highway 66 between Ankola and Kumta,[5] and on 1 August, the road was reopened to traffic.[6]

Deaths and missing

Eight people, all natives of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu died in the landslide and three more are missing.[7] [8] [9] One victim, a lorry driver from Kerala, was hit by the landslide while he was resting in his truck on the side of the road.[10]

On 29 July, the government of Karnataka decided to suspend active search operations until the Gangavalli River is suitable for diving again, or until new rescue machinery can be brought in.[11]

Response

Many groups were involved in relief efforts, including the Indian Army and Navy, the National Disaster Response Force, the State Disaster Response Force of Karnataka, Karnataka Fire and Emergency Services, and the Karnataka Police. Efforts resumed on the morning of 18 July after being halted on 16 July due to heavy rainfall.[12]

Siddaramaiah, the chief minister of Karnataka, visited the site, and announced payments of to families of the victims.[13]

A. K. M. Ashraf, member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Manjeshwara, and MLA of Karnataka Satish Krishna Sail camped in the area.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: H . Pavan Kumar . Unscientific NH, development works make Uttara Kannada district prone to landslides . 2024-07-31 . Deccan Herald . en . 2024-07-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240718062201/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/unscientific-nh-development-works-make-uttara-kannada-district-prone-to-landslides-3109904 . live .
  2. Web site: 2024-07-29 . When a hill came down: Two Karnataka villages, separated by a river, unite in grief . 2024-07-29 . The Indian Express . en . 2024-07-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240729142227/https://indianexpress.com/article/long-reads/shirur-landslide-karnataka-kerala-uttara-kannada-deaths-9481757/ . live .
  3. News: Chandra . Subhash . 24 July 2024 . Shirur landslide: Karnataka govt confirms location of truck in Gangavali River; the search is to resume on Thursday . 24 July 2024 . The New Indian Express . 24 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240724210019/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/Jul/24/shirur-landslide-karnataka-govt-confirms-location-of-truck-in-gangavali-river-search-to-resume-on-thursday . live .
  4. Web site: 2024-07-31 . Unscientific work by NHAI led to Shirur landslide: Geological Survey of India report . 2024-08-02 . The Indian Express . en.
  5. Web site: H . Pavan Kumar . Landslide hit Shirur highway in Uttara Kannada opened for few hours . 2024-08-02 . Deccan Herald . en.
  6. News: August 1, 2024 . Angola: National Highway near Shiruru reopens after landslide closure . August 2, 2024 . Udayavani.
  7. Web site: Bharat . E. T. V. . 2024-07-19 . Bodies Of 7 Among 10 Who Went Missing At Landslide Site In Karnataka's Uttara Kannada Recovered . 2024-07-27 . ETV Bharat News . en . 2024-07-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240728064433/https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!state/bodies-of-some-who-went-missing-at-landslide-site-in-karnatakas-uttara-kannada-recovered-enn24071906716 . live .
  8. Web site: H . Pavan Kumar . Landslide hit Shirur highway in Uttara Kannada opened for few hours . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240727122004/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/landslide-hit-shirur-highway-in-uttara-kannada-opened-for-few-hours-3124838 . 2024-07-27 . 2024-07-27 . Deccan Herald . en . Three more persons are still missing from the area..
  9. News: 23 July 2024 . Karnataka landslide: Body of woman recovered, death toll goes up to 8 . 24 July 2024 . Hindustan Times . Press Trust of India.
  10. Web site: Staff . T. N. M. . 2024-07-24 . Karnataka landslide: Kerala man Arjun’s lorry found in Gangavali river . 2024-08-02 . The News Minute . en.
  11. Web site: July 29, 2024 . Karnataka suspends ops, Kerala's agonising wait for Arjun continues . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240729140142/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/karnataka-suspends-ops-keralas-agonising-wait-for-arjun-continues/articleshow/112096373.cms . July 29, 2024 . July 29, 2024 . The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  12. Web site: Ankola landslide: Search for Arjun enters 10th day; scuba divers to inspect truck's cabin . 2024-07-27 . Onmanorama . 2024-07-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240728064431/https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2024/07/25/ankola-landslide-search-for-arjun-resumes-in-shirur.html . live .
  13. Web site: PTI . 2024-07-21 . No negligence or delay in rescue operation, Karnataka CM asserts after visiting landslide-hit Shirur . 2024-07-27 . The New Indian Express . en . 2024-07-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240728181217/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2024/Jul/21/no-negligence-or-delay-in-rescue-operation-karnataka-cm-asserts-after-visiting-landslide-hit-shirur . live .
  14. Web site: Uttara Kannada Landslide: Search teams believe they have location of Kerala truck buried by landslip in Karnataka. Girish. Pattanashetti. July 24, 2024. www.thehindu.com. July 24, 2024. July 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240724132355/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/search-teams-believe-they-have-location-of-kerala-truck-buried-by-landslip-in-uttara-kannada-district-of-karnataka/article68441026.ece. live.

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