Wayanad landslides kill over 40: Why do landslips occur more frequently during the rains?

Over 40 people have died and hundreds are trapped after three landslides struck hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala’s Wayanad district within four hours. Experts note that most landslips, such as the one in Kerala, occur during heavy rainfall because of geologically weak soil, deforestation and careless construction


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