Mudslide reported near epicentre of Wayanad landslides

A mudslide took place on Saturday just above Punchirimattam here, which was the epicentre of the July 30 landslides that claimed over 200 lives in the district.

The district administration said that it has warned those engaged in search operations and other work in that area to exercise caution.

Over 200 people died and 78 are still missing in the landslides that hit Mundakkai and Chooralmala areas of Wayanad on July 30.