Wayanad debris slip: Kerala constitutes expert panel to study cause of accident; report to be submitted in a month

The State government has constituted an expert committee to enquire into the causes of the Kalladi phase-3 debris collapse in Wayanad, which has claimed seven lives so far, while one person remains missing. The committee comprises Dr. C.P. Rajendran, geologist; Dr. Vishnudas, ecologist; Dr. P. Pugazhendi, Chief Wildlife Warden, Kerala; the Secretary, Public Works Department; and the Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department (convenor). The convenor has been authorised to co-opt additional experts as members, if deemed necessary.