2024 Vilangad (Kozhikode) landslide

2024 Vilangad landslide

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Date	30 July 2024 (2024-07-30)
Time	05:45 (IST)
Location	Vilangad, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
Type	Landslide
Cause	Heavy rainfall
Outcome	Loss of human life and property
Deaths	1

On 30 July 2024, at approximately 05:45 IST, a landslide occurred in Vilangad, Vanimal Grama Panchayat, Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala. ^[1] The landslide was caused by heavy rains, and resulted in at least one death. ^{[2] [3]}

Incident

The Vilangad landslide was similar to the one in Wayanad landslide. Landslides occurred nine times. Thirteen houses were completely destroyed, and many houses were partially destroyed or flooded. The accident occurred around 5.45 pm when debris including stones and soil fell down. According to a preliminary report by a team from the Geological Survey of India, the landslide was caused by heavy rains. ^{[4] [5]}

Deaths and missing

One native of Vilangad died in the landslide. ^{[4] [6]}

Response

Many groups were involved in relief efforts, including the Indian Army and Navy, the National Disaster Response Force, the State Disaster Response Force of Kerala, the Kerala Police and WG Volunteers participated in rescue operations. ^{[7] [8] [9]}

References

1. "Landslide also occured [sic] in Kozhikode district's Vilangad area". www.dynamitenews.com. July 31, 2024.
2. "Vilangad landslips: temporary rehabilitation facilities to be given to about 15 families". The Hindu . August 5, 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
3. "Miraculous escape for 200 people in landslip-hit Vilangad in Kozhikode". The Hindu . July 30, 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
4. "Landslide hits Vilangad in Kozhikode, one missing, several trapped". Onmanorama.
5. "Kerala: After Wayanad, landslide reported from Kozhikode's Vilangad area; Read". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd.
6. "Vilangad landslip: Body of missing man recovered". The Hindu . August 1, 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
7. Daily, Keralakaumudi. "Landslide repeats in Kozhikode Vilangad; district collector and team trapped". Keralakaumudi Daily.
8. Bajpai, Shubham (July 30, 2024). "Kerala: After Wayanad, landslide hits Kozhikode's Vilangad area". www.indiatvnews.com.
9. Raveendran, Aabha (August 2, 2024). "Kerala rains: DDMA's timely intervention saves lives in Vilangad in Kozhikode". The Hindu– via www.thehindu.com.