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Minor mudslips trigger inspection above Kerala’s Kuthiran tunnels
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that the tunnels are either immediately unsafe or fully secure would both be premature. The below-ground inspection found no immediate threat, but the hilltop has not yet been fully examined. Heavy rain, drainage and loose soil will decide the risk, not political statements or social media alarm. The useful test is whether the top-side inspection finds blocked channels or unstable material requiring traffic closure.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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