# Minor mudslips trigger inspection above Kerala’s Kuthiran tunnels 2026-08-07T08:46:21+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Thrissur district administration and the National Highways Authority of India inspected the Kuthiran twin tunnels on NH 544 on Friday after two minor mudslips were reported above the eastern side. The slips appeared near the entrance and exit, following heavy rain. Engineers found no immediate threat from inside the tunnels, district officials said. A joint team from the NHAI and Forest Department is examining the hilltop for blocked drains, new water channels and loose soil. The administration has sought help from a geotechnical engineering professor and is checking the availability of Geological Survey of India engineers. Traffic could be diverted to the old Kuthiran road if safety concerns emerge. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Kerala, Kuthiran tunnels, mudslips, NH 544, NHAI Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/minor-mudslips-trigger-inspection-above-keralas-kuthiran-tunnels/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/minor-mudslips-trigger-inspection-above-keralas-kuthiran-tunnels/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.