On the Brink: Chooralmala Families Live in Fear After Landslide
In Chooralmala, families live on the edge of a no-go zone after a fatal landslide, fearing future disasters. Residents demand relocation as memories of the catastrophe linger. Government officials are reassessing inclusion for affected families while a new township at Elstone Estate is being developed for the victims.
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Chooralmala residents awaken each day to uncertainty, residing on the periphery of a government-declared 'no-go zone' after a devastating landslide claimed 298 lives last year. Though just outside the danger area, fear grips these families who implore authorities for relocation to safer grounds.
The landslide on July 30, 2024, ravaged Mundakkai and Chooralmala, leaving haunting remnants of crushed homes and vehicles, and a community torn apart. Government controls remain stringent, allowing former inhabitants brief access to retrieve belongings, while press personnel require passes.
As government deliberates on relief measures, hope lies in Elstone Estate's developing township for survivors, a project inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The initiative aims to provide new housing solutions, yet calls for broader inclusion to ensure safety for those still vulnerable.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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