Kerala Flooding Disrupts Travel: Major Roads in Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Wayanad Closed

Kochi: As Kerala continues to receive heavy rainfall, many areas are experiencing waterlogging and landslides, leing to closure of major ros across state. Tourists and travellers are vised to verify ro conditions before starting ir journeys. Here are details of major closed and restricted ros and bridges submerged underwater:

Wayan

• NH 766 (Kozhikode - Kalpetta): Restricted access.

Thrissur

• Kuttippuram State Highway: Traffic restrictions for two-wheelers and auto-rickshaws from Chundal Bridge to Kechery due to water accumulation in low-lying areas between Thrissur and Kunnamkulam. Most bus services are canceled; ors are rerouted through Alur area.
• Chalakudy-Malakappara Route: Restricted traffic except for emergency travel, including at night.
• Cochin Bridge at Cheruthuruthi: 122-year-old bridge collapsed.
• Puzhakkal - Kechery Stretch of Thrissur - Kuttippuram Ro: Closed from Nesto Supermarket area in Puzhakkal.

Kannur

• Nedumpoil - Mananthavy Ghat Ro: Traffic restricted due to cracks. Alternative route via Palchuram Ro.

Kozhikode

• Wayan Ghat Ro: Restrictions for heavy vehicles due to cracks.

Palakk

• Pattambi Bridge: Closed.
• Palakk - Thrissur Ro: Restricted entry.

Idukki

• ni Munnar Gap Ro: Closed.
• Night Travel in Hilly Areas: Banned from 7 PM to 6 AM.

devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayan district have resulted in over 150 deaths and around 200 injuries, with more than 180 people still missing. landslides, which occurred between 2 am and 4:10 am on Tuesday, have destroyed over 300 homes in Mundakkai and Chooralmala areas. Rescue efforts are ongoing with help of Army, Navy, and NDRF, who are working to find survivors and recover bodies buried under debris.

central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is closely monitoring situation and has pledged full support for rescue operations. Local survivors recount harrowing experiences, with many witnessing destruction of ir homes and loss of loved ones. Army is also planning to construct a Bailey bridge to facilitate rescue efforts in severely affected areas.