‘Underground rumblings’ spark panic in Wayanad

People from various parts of Kerala’s Wayanad district reported hearing ‘underground rumblings’ on Friday morning, leading the district administration to evacuate them to safer locations. Wayanad District Collector D R Meghashree confirmed the development.

The rumblings were heard at Ambalavayal village, Mankomb, Ambukuthi Malika in Nenmeni village, Padiparamba, Sudhangigiri in Vythiri taluk, Setukunn in Achuran village, Karatapidi, Mailadipadi, Cholapuram and Thaikumthara.

Meanwhile, a day before the visit of Prime minister Narendra Modi to landslide-hit Wayanad, the Kerala government Friday said it would seek an aid of Rs 2000 crore from the Centre to rebuild the affected areas. ENS