Kerala rains: Landslip reported in Wayanad’s Vellarimala following heavy rains, water level rises in Punna river

On August 1, 2024, an appearance of the origin of the landslide in the Punch of Vellarimala Hills in Wayanad (File Picture for Representation) | Photo Loan: Thulasi Kakkat

The water level in the Punna River in Vellarimala in the Wayanad region of Kerala rose on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 after the heavy rains the previous day.

The landslide occurred last year in the area of a small landslide reportedly occurred. Entrance to the non -transport area is prohibited. Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), steps were taken to empty the workers in the region to a safe place.

“In addition, the new landslides in the forest, Punchirimattam, Wayanad’s slope is not approved. The loose ruins of previous events are falling into rainfall. For a while. The river and the tampon of the buffer of the river and immediately will continue for a time.