Five members of a household, together with 4-year-old boy, die in landslide in Thodupuzha
2 min readBy Express News Service
IDUKKI: Five members of a household have been killed in a landslide that occurred at Kudayathoor close to Thodupuzha within the Idukki district following the heavy rain that lashed early morning on Monday.
The home of Soman of Maliyekkal Colony, Sangaman Junction, Kudayathoor vanished with no hint, as large rocks and earth fell on it following the landslide.
The our bodies of Soman, spouse Shiji, mom Thankamma, daughter Shima and grandson four-year-old Devanand have been recovered following hours of search operations.
The mortal stays of the deceased have been recovered from the particles and have been shifted to the District Hospital at Thodupuzha.
According to the officers, the catastrophe occurred round 3 am. Heavy rain lashed the realm from 11.30 pm on Sunday to three am on Monday. 131 mm rainfall was recorded within the space, stated, officers.
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The Idukki District Collector Sheeba George stated 4 households have been shifted to a aid camp close by. State Revenue Minister Okay Rajan visited the spot and reviewed the state of affairs.
Besides Idukki, heavy rains have been reported in Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts, the place many low-lying areas have been inundated.
Yellow alert was issued within the Kottayam district until September 1 because the district is prone to obtain heavy rainfall.
IDUKKI: Five members of a household have been killed in a landslide that occurred at Kudayathoor close to Thodupuzha within the Idukki district following the heavy rain that lashed early morning on Monday.
The home of Soman of Maliyekkal Colony, Sangaman Junction, Kudayathoor vanished with no hint, as large rocks and earth fell on it following the landslide.
The our bodies of Soman, spouse Shiji, mom Thankamma, daughter Shima and grandson four-year-old Devanand have been recovered following hours of search operations.
The mortal stays of the deceased have been recovered from the particles and have been shifted to the District Hospital at Thodupuzha.
According to the officers, the catastrophe occurred round 3 am. Heavy rain lashed the realm from 11.30 pm on Sunday to three am on Monday. 131 mm rainfall was recorded within the space, stated, officers.
ALSO READ | Landslide risk looms over excessive ranges; 5,000 incidents from 2015 to 2018
The Idukki District Collector Sheeba George stated 4 households have been shifted to a aid camp close by. State Revenue Minister Okay Rajan visited the spot and reviewed the state of affairs.
Besides Idukki, heavy rains have been reported in Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts, the place many low-lying areas have been inundated.
Yellow alert was issued within the Kottayam district until September 1 because the district is prone to obtain heavy rainfall.
