Four bodies have been recovered in the landslide-hit Wayanad after a span of 11 days.
The bodies were recovered from an area between Soochipara and Kanthapara waterfalls.
The bodies are in a decomposed state.
Measures are being made to airlift the bodies, reports said.
The army has completed the search operation and returned. But the fire and rescue services, police and the volunteers are continuing the search in the affected region.
Search operations are underway on Friday in Punchiri Mattam among other regions. Earth movers are assisting in the search operation in Punchiri Mattam.
The landslides that struck the picturesque Wayanad on July 30 has so far claimed nearly 230 lives.
'Explosions' in Ambalavayal?
Recent mild tremors felt in Ambalavayal, Wayanad, are linked to the recent landslide in Mudakkai, located about 30 kilometres away, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). However, they have ruled out the possibility of a major earthquake.
“Our stations in Kerala have not detected any significant seismic activity. When a landslide occurs, it redistributes landmass and alters stress on surrounding rock formations, which can lead to various adjustments in the nearby terrain."
"This phenomenon, referred to as the ‘Hilling Effect,’ results in minor tremors. It involves the shifting of landmass and is common in areas prone to landslides,” explained Dr OP Mishra, Director of the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), to The New Indian Express.
“We are continuously monitoring the situation. The likelihood of additional tremors depends on the extent of the destabilized rock masses,” he added.
Dr Mishra noted that physical changes from shifting landmass may not be immediately visible. The Meppadi panchayat area experienced a severe landslide on July 30.
Authorities remain on high alert as tremors, accompanied by loud noises, have caused panic this morning. Reports indicate similar tremors of varying magnitudes in other parts of the district.
(With inputs from Online Desk)
