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In which district of Kerala did a major landslide occur in July 2024?
Wayanad
Idukki
Malappuram
Thrissur
Wayanad
A massive, multi-landslide tragedy struck the Meppadi panchayat area of Wayanad district, Kerala, in July 2024.
On the early hours of July 30, 2024, extreme monsoon rainfall triggered a series of catastrophic landslides in Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Vellarimala villages. This disaster, resulting in over 400 fatalities, ranks among the deadliest geological events in Kerala's history. The region, situated in the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats, has faced recurring landslide hazards due to heavy precipitation and terrain instability. State and central disaster management agencies conducted extensive search and rescue operations to recover survivors and victims from the debris.
The Western Ghats is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity. Due to its steep slopes and heavy monsoon influence, it is prone to weather-led disasters, with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) classifying large portions of the Kerala mountain regions as landslide-vulnerable zones.
Date of occurrence: July 30, 2024
Affected Villages: Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Vellarimala
District: Wayanad, Kerala
Estimated casualties: Over 400 fatalities reported
A is correct тАФ Wayanad district in Kerala witnessed the catastrophic landslide incident on July 30, 2024.
Remember the location 'Wayanad' with 'W' for Western Ghats, as the entire chain of mountains is prone to the same vulnerability seen in the 2018 and 2024 Kerala landslides.
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