Landslide causes TN villagers to walk several km for basic amenities
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Landslide causes TN villagers to walk several km for basic amenities

New Indian Express  

THENI: Residents of Agamalai village were forced to walk several kilometres to Periyakulam for basic amenities, after rubble from landslides obstructed the way in multiple locations from Agamalai to Periyakulam Road. Sources said, earlier on Friday, following sporadic rainfall in the Western Ghats, a landslide occurred in nearly 10 places in the mountain road connecting Periyakulam to Agamalai. As the roads were not motorable, villagers had to opt walking several kilometres for basic amenities for two days, till Monday. Rocks and fallen trees in several locations have been removed in the last two days, the remaining work will be completed by Monday evening, he said.

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