A view of the origin of the landslide at Punchirimattom on the Vellarimala hills in Wayanad on August 1, 2024 (file image for representation)
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The water level in the Punnapuzha river at Vellarimala in Wayanad district of Kerala rose on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) following heavy rains the previous day.
A view of the water currents at Soochipara in Wayanad on June 25, 2025
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It was reported that a small landslip occurred in the area where the devastating landslides occurred last year. Entry to the no-go zone has been prohibited. Steps have been taken to evacuate the workers in the area to a safe place, said Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) in a release.
Loose debris
“We have also no confirmation of new landslides inside the forest, uphill of Punchirimattam, Wayanad. The loose debris of the previous events are coming down in rainfall. It will continue for some time as the eroded materials need to completely wash off. The river and its immediate buffer of no-go zone are well marked. The public are requested not to go inside the no-go zone. The zone was marked also considering the possibility of eroded materials washing down,” said KSDMA.
Published – June 25, 2025 12:02 pm IST
