India, July 7 -- A major landslide struck the Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel project site in Kerala's Wayanad district, leaving several people feared trapped under debris as heavy rains continued to batter the region. Rescue operations are underway.

The landslide occurred near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi, where construction is in progress on the strategic tunnel project connecting Malappuram and Wayanad districts. The affected area includes workers' accommodation as well as a few nearby houses and homestays.

According to officials, local residents rescued at least three workers immediately after the landslide before emergency teams reached the site. Fire and Rescue Services personnel, police and other agencies have launched search and resc...