Mysterious Earth Noises Cause Panic in Kerala’s Wayanad District

Residents of Edakkal in Kerala's Wayanad district reported hearing a mysterious noise from under the earth, causing widespread panic. Local authorities and the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) are currently investigating. No seismic movements have been detected yet. Schools in the affected area have been closed as a precaution.

In a startling turn of events, residents of Edakkal in Kerala's landslide-prone Wayanad district reported hearing mysterious noises emanating from beneath the earth on Friday. The unsettling phenomenon has led to widespread panic among the local population.

Credible sources from within the community stated that the noise was not only loud but also accompanied by a sensation resembling a quake. This prompted an immediate investigation by government authorities and the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA). Despite extensive checks, the KSDMA confirmed that seismic records have not shown any significant movements thus far.

According to a local panchayat ward member, the strange noise was heard around 10:15 AM. As a precautionary measure, all schools in the affected area have been temporarily closed until further notice.

(With inputs from agencies.)