Land cave-in along national highway near Mukkali in Keralam’s Kozhikode sparks concern
The cave-in occurred around noon at a site where excavation was under way for the foundation of a protective wall
A section of land near Mukkali on the National Highway in Kozhikode collapsed on Monday, September 21, 2026, sparking concern among residents and leaving two adjacent houses in a precarious position. The ground gave way around noon during excavation for the foundation of a protective wall. The wall's construction had been rushed following two similar incidents in the area earlier this year. The cave-in occurred while workers were away for lunch, preventing a potentially major disaster.
The latest incident has raised fresh concerns about the stability of land alongside the highway. Two houses now face the risk of further collapse, with residents fearing significant damage or destruction. Protests erupted at the scene on Monday evening, with protesters alleging that officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Revenue department had neglected the site despite the severity of the situation. They demanded immediate intervention and an assessment from authorities.
However, the blockade was lifted after police intervened and assured protesters that officials would visit the site. The cave-in occurred at a location where excavation was underway, highlighting potential risks associated with ongoing construction activities in the region.
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