Landslip threat along NH service road at Chala in Kannur raises safety concerns
A potential landslip threat has been identified along the NH service road near Chala, raising safety concerns among locals. The area, affected by soil excavation for highway construction, is at risk of collapse during the upcoming monsoon season. Residents are urging authorities to reinforce the unstable sections to ensure safety before heavy rains begin.
- ▪A landslip threat has emerged along the NH service road near Chala.
- ▪Soil excavation has left a retaining wall and earth vulnerable to collapse.
- ▪Residents are demanding reinforcement of unstable areas before the monsoon.
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A potential landslip threat has emerged along the national highway (NH) service road near Chala in the district, triggering concern among commuters and residents ahead of the monsoon.The danger zone is located along the service road towards Thalassery, where soil excavation carried out as part of the highway construction has left a high retaining wall and adjoining earth loose and vulnerable to collapse.The service road towards Thalassery and Koothuparamba is almost complete, and the authorities are expected to divert vehicles through the stretch within the next few days as part of the ongoing NH construction works.
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