MALAPPURAM: Six more bodies were recovered from Kavalappara where a huge landslide occurred in the floods. The toll in the landslide has touched 46. The body of missing soldier identified as Vishnu and another person were found earlier. Tributes were paid to Vishnu by his friends and relatives. Though there was widespread search using earth movers, no body was recovered.

Meantime, a search by underground radar was not able to find anything. In the meanwhile, the army returned after stopping search operations. When the signals sent underground returned and was analyzed to find out if anyone is trapped. However, it is unclear whether underground radar will be effective in muddy soils. Bodies of five were recovered from Kavalappara on Friday. 19 more have to be found again.