Heavy rains trigger landslide alert; evacuation ordered in Vilangad

Key points

• District Collector M.S.
• Madhavikutty has ordered the immediate evacuation of residents of all vulnerable areas in Vilangad and nearby hilly regions of Vadakara taluk in Kozhikode district following reports of a heightened risk of landslides and mudslides due to incessant rainfall.
• The order issued on Friday (June 5) covers areas, including Vilangad, Valook, Malayangad, Urutty, and Panniyeri, where rough weather conditions have raised concerns over possible slope failures.
• The Collector, who is also the chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, ordered that residents be shifted to safer locations without delay.
• The Vadakara Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) has been appointed as the nodal officer to coordinate evacuation and relief camp operations, while the Vadakara tahsildar will serve as assistant nodal officer.