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Last Updated:October 26, 2025, 12:06 IST
The landslide occurred around 10:00 PM on the national highway near Adimali. IMD has issued warnings of "heavy rain to very heavy rain" in Kerala.
A landslide at Koombanpara, Adimali trapped a couple under debris. (Photo: X)
In a devastating landslide that occurred on the national highway near Adimali in Kerala’s Idukki district, one man lost his life, while his wife sustained injuries. She was rescued and taken to the hospital. The man’s body was recovered.
The deceased has been identified as Biju, a resident of Laksham Veedu, Adimali. His wife, Sandhya, was rescued after more than six hours of intense efforts by local residents, police, and rescue personnel. She has been shifted to a private hospital in Kochi for advanced treatment.
The district administration had moved people from this area two days ago as there was a threat of landslide. The couple had come back to their house to take some documents when the tragedy hit them.
As per the officials, the landslide occurred around 10:00 pm on the national highway near Adimali, bringing down large volumes of earth and debris over local houses.
Massive Landslide In Kerala’s Idukki | Video
Kerala: A landslide struck the national highway at Koombanpara in Adimali, Idukki district, trapping a couple under a concrete slab. Rescue operations are in the final stage, according to MP Dean Kuriakose. Police, fire force, and locals are assisting, while an NDRF team is on… pic.twitter.com/32YXAAi9MX— IANS (@ians_india) October 26, 2025
Two houses were completely destroyed, and six others suffered partial damage. A total of 22 families were relocated to safer locations.
The rescue operation, supported by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), continued through the night.
IMD Issues Warning For Kerala
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of “heavy rain to very heavy rain" in Kerala for the next three days, till October 28.
The Regional Meteorological (Met) Centre Thiruvananthapuram forecast “Heavy Rain with Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall, etc." for today and October 28, followed by “very heavy rain" on October 27.
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October 26, 2025, 12:06 IST
News india One Dead After Landslide On National Highway Buries Houses In Kerala's Idukki
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