{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Wayanad Tunnel Tragedy And Relentless Rain Fuel Talk Of Statewide School Closures In Kerala",
  "summary": "The weather department has issued a red alert for Wayanad and Kozhikode after a landslide at the Kalladi tunnel site killed one worker and left seven missing. With torrential rain crippling daily life, a school and college holiday on Wednesday looks increasingly likely.",
  "content": "Kerala's weather has turned ferocious, with heavy rain battering the state over the past few days and throwing everyday life out of gear. The weather department has forecast heavy rainfall over Kerala and Mahe on July 7 and 8, with isolated very heavy rainfall also likely. In the middle of this, a fatal accident in Wayanad has made the situation far more serious.\n\nA red alert is now in force for both Wayanad and Kozhikode. The Wayanad alert was issued at 12:30 pm today, hours after a landslide struck the Kalladi tunnel project site at around 11 am. The disaster has left one person confirmed dead, seven missing, and seven injured workers hospitalised.\n\nDebris Buries An Under-Construction Tunnel Project\nThe mudslide hit the under-construction Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project, which links Wayanad and Kozhikode. It happened near the Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi, close to Meppadi, where a sudden collapse of debris amid the pounding rain trapped the workers on site.\n\nHow The Alerts Stack Up District By District\nMananthavady has also been placed under a red alert after recording 64 mm of rain, while Vythiri received 123 mm through the day. An orange alert has been issued for Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod, where very heavy rain of between 115 and 204 mm is expected over the next 24 hours.\n\nA yellow alert covers many of the northern and central districts today. Along the coast, winds are gusting up to 60 kmph and sea conditions remain rough, prompting authorities to advise fishermen to stay off the water.\n\nHopes Rise For A Day Off\nAs conditions worsen, school, college and office goers are watching closely for a holiday announcement for Wednesday, July 8, since the heavy rain has already disrupted daily routines. Given the red alert and the fatal landslide in Wayanad today, a holiday for Wayanad and possibly Kozhikode tomorrow looks quite likely, though officials have not made any formal announcement yet.\n\nMonsoon In Its Active Phase\nThe monsoon reached Kerala on schedule in late June, and the state is currently in an active wet phase. The Malabar-region districts, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod, Wayanad and Malappuram, are set to see rotating orange and yellow alerts at least until July 9.\n\nJuly is the coolest of Kerala's hot monsoon months, with average temperatures hovering around 27 to 29 degrees Celsius during the day and 22 to 24 degrees Celsius at night. Strong monsoon currents sweeping over the Arabian Sea keep humidity high through this stretch, adding to the mugginess.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: During this active monsoon spell, take the red and orange alerts seriously and avoid non-essential travel in landslide-prone areas.\n• In Kerala: People in Wayanad and Kozhikode should watch for an official word on tomorrow's possible holiday, while fishermen must stay off the water given the strong winds and rough seas.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Which Kerala districts are under a red alert?\nThe weather department has issued a red alert for Wayanad and Kozhikode, and Mananthavady has also been placed in the same category.\n\n2. Where and when did the Wayanad landslide occur?\nThe landslide struck the Kalladi tunnel project site at around 11 am today, after which a red alert was issued at 12:30 pm.\n\n3. How many casualties were reported in the accident?\nOne person has been confirmed dead, seven are missing, and seven injured workers have been hospitalised.\n\n4. Will schools and colleges be closed in Kerala tomorrow?\nGiven the red alert and the fatal landslide, a holiday in Wayanad and possibly Kozhikode looks likely, but officials have not made any formal announcement yet.\n\n5. Which districts are under an orange alert and how much rain is expected?\nKozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod are under an orange alert, with very heavy rain of 115 to 204 mm expected over the next 24 hours.\n\n6. What advisory has been issued for fishermen?\nWith winds gusting up to 60 kmph along the coast and rough seas, fishermen have been advised to stay off the water.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/national/wayanad-men-surnga-hadase-aura-bhari-barisha-ne-barhai-chinta-kerala-ke-kai-jilon-men-kala-chhutti-ki-charcha-teja-5473",
  "category": "India",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-07",
  "tags": [
    "Kerala rain",
    "Wayanad landslide",
    "IMD red alert",
    "Kerala school holiday",
    "Kozhikode orange alert",
    "Kalladi tunnel accident",
    "Kerala monsoon"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}