Devastating landslide in India: tunnel construction site buried under mud

A massive landslide occurred in the Indian state of Kerala following heavy rainfall. The incident took place in an area near Meppadi village where tunnel construction was underway.

Footage captured by surveillance cameras shows a huge mass of mud and rocks rushing down the mountainside. Within seconds, the construction site was buried under mud, and trucks and other machinery were swept away by the landslide.

According to preliminary reports, at least 3 people have died as a result of the incident. Another 6 workers were rescued alive. However, it is feared that more people may still be trapped under the debris.

Rescue operations are ongoing. Experts believe that heavy rainfall was the cause of the incident.