Kerala Government May Declare Wayanad Areas 'No Habitation' Zones Post-Landslides

Following devastating landslides in Wayanad, Kerala authorities may declare some areas permanent 'no habitation' zones. Survivors are traumatized and uncertain about their future. Officials and locals share concerns about the altered topography, while the government is urged to provide more relief and support.

Following the catastrophic landslides in the Wayanad district, Kerala government authorities are contemplating designating certain areas as permanent 'no habitation' zones due to severe topographical damage.

The July 30 disaster left many survivors traumatized and unwilling to return to their devastated homes, worrying about compensation and alternate housing solutions. Officials are tirelessly working to assist residents, especially those from the severely affected villages of Punchirimattam, Chooralmala, and Mundakkai under the Meppadi panchayat.

With the Gayathri river altering the landscape, houses, schools, and other infrastructures have been obliterated, reinforcing the belief that resettling in some areas may not be feasible. Locals and government workers are calling for heightened relief efforts to restore normalcy.

(With inputs from agencies.)