2024 Vilangad (Kozhikode) landslide explained

2024 Vilangad landslide
Time:05:45
Timezone:IST
Location:Vilangad, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
Type:Landslide
Cause:Heavy rainfall
Outcome:Loss of human life and property
Reported Deaths:1

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]

Incident

The 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

One natives of Vilangad died in the landslide.[4] [6]

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 Kerala, the Kerala Police and WG Volunteers participated in rescue operations.[7] [8] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Landslide also occured in Kozhikode district's Vilangad area. July 31, 2024. www.dynamitenews.com.
  2. Web site: Vilangad landslips: temporary rehabilitation facilities to be given to about 15 families. The Hindu. Bureau. August 5, 2024. www.thehindu.com.
  3. Web site: Miraculous escape for 200 people in landslip-hit Vilangad in Kozhikode. The Hindu. Bureau. July 30, 2024. www.thehindu.com.
  4. Web site: Landslide hits Vilangad in Kozhikode, one missing, several trapped. Onmanorama.
  5. Web site: Kerala: After Wayanad, landslide reported from Kozhikode's Vilangad area; Read. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd.
  6. Web site: Bureau . The Hindu . August 1, 2024 . Vilangad landslip: Body of missing man recovered . www.thehindu.com.
  7. Web site: Landslide repeats in Kozhikode Vilangad; district collector and team trapped. Keralakaumudi. Daily. Keralakaumudi Daily.
  8. Web site: Kerala: After Wayanad, landslide hits Kozhikode's Vilangad area. Shubham . Bajpai. July 30, 2024. www.indiatvnews.com.
  9. Web site: Kerala rains: DDMA’s timely intervention saves lives in Vilangad in Kozhikode. Aabha. Raveendran. August 2, 2024. www.thehindu.com.