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'Man-made disaster' or weather calamity? Kerala govt vs contractor after 5 killed in Wayanad landslide

Kerala ministers on Tuesday termed the landslide at the Kalladi tunnel project site in Wayanad a man-made disaster, alleging that it was caused by the unscientific dumping of excavated earth rather than natural causes. The contractor executing the project, however, rejected the allegations, attributing the incident to exceptionally heavy monsoon rainfall and maintaining that all prescribed safety and environmental protocols had been followed.
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India Today
· Jul 8, 2026
Why Kerala called Wayanad landslide man-made, not natural disaster
Why Kerala called Wayanad landslide man-made, not natural disaster
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 12, 2026
Govt reviews monsoon preparedness, issues high-alert advisory
By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, July 13: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) under th...
The Economic Times
· Jul 7, 2026
2 dead, 7 missing in Kerala's Wayanad landslide
2 dead, 7 missing in Kerala's Wayanad landslide
UrduPoint
· Jul 12, 2026
PM grieved over loss of lives, devastation in Bangladesh floods
PM grieved over loss of lives, devastation in Bangladesh floods
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
India records over a dozen rain-related deaths
Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel project hit by landslides in southern Kerala state, killing 7
Emirates 24/7
· Jun 27, 2026
5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan: A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck parts of Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan on Saturday, sending panicked residents across Pakistan rushing out of their homes, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.The epicenter was in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department.It was felt in Islamabad, as well as in the eastern province of Punjab and the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which borders Afghanistan. It was also felt in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.Emergency services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said district administrations were placed on alert.Anwar Shahzad, a spokesman for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, said that initial assessments had found no reports of casualties or damage.Pakistan lies along an active seismic zone and is frequently affected by earthquakes. A magnitude 7.6 earthquake in 2005 killed tens of thousands of people in Pakistan and Kashmir, the disputed Himalayan region divided between Pakistan and India and claimed by both countries.
India TV News
· Jun 29, 2026
Over 22,000 people affected, train services suspended as first wave of floods hits Assam
The first spell of floods this monsoon has begun taking a heavy toll in Assam, with more than 22,000 people affected across six districts after days of relentless rainfall in the state and neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, as per officials. Rising water levels have not only inundated villages and farmland but have also disrupted rail connectivity after a railway bridge suffered severe erosion, forcing authorities to suspend train operations on a key route until further notice. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 22,124 people have been impacted by the floods in Dhemaji, Nalbari, Dibrugarh, Chirang, Lakhimpur and Kokrajhar districts. Dhemaji has emerged as the worst-hit district, where 15,483 people are battling the impact of rising floodwaters.
OneIndia
· Jul 7, 2026
'Man-Made Disaster': Kerala Ministers Blame Tunnel Project Debris After Wayanad Landslide Kills 5
A landslide in Kerala's Wayanad district killed five people and injured six others Monday, prompting sharp political commentaries on how construction work may have been the cause of the tragedy. The search in the affected area continued while state ministers pointed
India News Network
· Jul 7, 2026
Landslide in Kerala's Wayanad Claims Lives and Traps Others
A deadly landslide in Kerala's Wayanad district has resulted in casualties, with many believed trapped under debris. Rescue efforts are underway.
Daily Finland
· Jul 13, 2026
51 dead, over 1m marooned by floods in Bangladesh
Floods that have swept parts of Bangladesh for about a week have killed 51 people, said a senior official on Sunday, reported Xinhua. According to the latest daily disaster situation report released by the country's Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, more than 1.02 million people were marooned by floods in seven out of the country's total 64 districts. Quoting the report, a senior official from the ministry, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Xinhua that 51 people have died as of Sunday afternoon since July 6 due to flooding in the country, while 267,918 families have been affected. Floods and landslides triggered by heavy seasonal rains have also caused widespread damage to houses, crops, roads and highways across large swaths of the country. Authorities have mobilized disaster response teams to carry out rescue operations, distribute relief materials and manage shelters where nearly 50,000 people have taken refuge.
TRT World
· Jul 9, 2026
Heavy monsoon rainfall triggers massive landslide in India's Wayanad district
Footage shows the moment a massive landslide swept through Wayanad district in India's Kerala state on July 7, sending mud and debris down a saturated hillside after days of torrential monsoon rain. Heavy rain and landslides have killed at least 13 people across India and Bangladesh Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 11, 2026
Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded
Floods and landslides triggered by days of torrential monsoon rain have killed at least 44 people in southeastern Bangladesh and left over a million stranded as authorities raced on Saturday to deliver aid to devastated communities. The disaster management ministry said on Saturday that flooding across seven districts — Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, [] The post Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 25, 2026
558 mangsa banjir Bukit Changgang pindah ke PPS
KUALA LANGAT: Seramai 558 orang mangsa banjir ditempatkan di Pusat Pemindahan Sementara (PPS) Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Rancangan Tanah Belia (RTB) Bukit Changgang di sini sehingga pukul 10.20 malam, hari ini. Kesemua mangsa adalah penduduk di Kampung RTB Bukit Changgang dan beberapa taman perumahan di dalam kawasan sama melibatkan 245 keluarga. Penolong Pengarah Operasi Jabatan Bomba ... Read more The post 558 mangsa banjir Bukit Changgang pindah ke PPS appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Guineematin.com
· Jul 1, 2026
Fortes pluies à Ratoma (Conakry) : un important trou sous les rails provoque des inondations et des risques de glissement de terrain
Les fortes pluies enregistrées dans la nuit d’hier à aujourd’hui, mercredi 1er juillet 2026, ont provoqué d’importants dégâts à Ratoma, dans la zone située en dessous des rails. Un large trou s’est formé à cet endroit, créant des inondations dans les concessions environnantes, faisant craindre un risque de glissement de terrain et perturbant fortement la [] The post Fortes pluies à Ratoma (Conakry) : un important trou sous les rails provoque des inondations et des risques de glissement de terrain first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Nepal News
· Jul 2, 2026
बाढी–पहिरोले मुख्य राजमार्ग अवरुद्ध
काठमाडौँ । अविरल वर्षा, बाढी र पहिरोका कारण देशका विभिन्न प्रदेशका मुख्य राजमार्गहरू प्रभावित भएका छन्। नेपाल प्रहरीले बिहीबार सार्वजनिक गरेको पछिल्लो विवरण अनुसार कोशी, बागमती, लुम्बिनी र कर्णाली प्रदेशका कतिपय सडक खण्डहरू पूर्ण रूपमा बन्द छन् भने कतिपय स्थानमा एकतर्फी रूपमा यातायात सुचारु गरिएको छ। मध्य पहाडी लोकमार्ग मेची राजमार्ग र मध्य पहाडी लोक []
Kuwait Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Landslides kill 15 in Philippines as biggest typhoon in decades nears Taiwan
KEELUNG, TAIWAN: Fifteen people were killed in landslides in the Philippines, and more than 2,000 in Taiwan were evacuated from their homes, as the biggest typhoon in decades neare...
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