Two killed, one injured in mudslide in Keralam’s Kottakkamboor
Kottakkamboor residents Balakrishnan and his sister Chinnu killed in mudslide while working on a garlic farm. Mudslide triggered by heavy rain. Balakrishnan’s wife, Mariyamma, has been hospitalised with severe injuries
A mudslide in Kottakkamboor, near Vattavada in Munnar, Keralam, killed two people and injured another on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The victims were identified as Balakrishnan, 50, and his sister Chinnu, 35, who both worked on a garlic farm. Their 40-year-old sister Mariyamma was severely injured and taken to Munnar Government Hospital.
The disaster occurred around 3 p.m. when heavy rain caused a hill to collapse and sweep away their makeshift shelter. Local residents rescued the victims by pulling them from the debris. Balakrishnan and Chinnu died at the scene, while Mariyamma remains hospitalized with serious injuries. The cause of death is under investigation after autopsy reports are received.
The incident took place in an isolated farming area with no permanent residents. Rescue efforts required the use of bamboo stretchers to move the injured woman. The panchayat faced heavy rainfall in the afternoon, leading to traffic restrictions on the Munnar-Vattavada route to aid emergency services. The state government has promised to cover all medical costs and provide financial aid to the affected families.
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