THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: 32% area of ​​Meppadi panchayat including Mundakkai and Chooralmala in Wayanad, where the disaster struck, is a highly dangerous zone with the possibility of fatal landslides. Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram and Pathanamthitta districts apart from Wayanad, are also prone to severe mudslides and landslides. This is the finding of the Kerala Fisheries and Ocean Sciences University (KUFOS).

There is a possibility of landslides or mudslides in 460 areas in the state. According to the study, 32 places have more than 30 percent chance of landslides and 76 places have more than 20 percent chance of landslides.

Hazardous areas

Wayanad - above 10%

Vythiri, Thondernad, Pozhuthana, Thirunelly, Vellamunda, Tharyode, Muppainad, Padinjarathara

Idukki: 30%

Kokkayar, Marayoor, Vattavada, Peruvanthanam, Mankulam, Adimali, Kanthallur, Peerumedu, Munnar, Kudayathoor, Konnathady, Vathikudy, Arakulam, Pallivasal, Udumbannoor, Vannapuram, Mariapuram, Vellathooval, Chinnakanal, Kumily, Velliyamattom

Malappuram: 30%

Amarambalam, Karulai, Chokkad, Karuvarakkund

Palakkad: 30%

Malampuzha, Agali, Puttur

Pathanamthitta: 30%

Aruvappulam, Seethathode, Chittar

Don't

1. Do not obstruct the flow of streams and brooks springing from the hills. Blocking them with dams and human structures is dangerous.
2. Rain pits should not be constructed on hilltops and areas with a slope of more than 25%. In Wayanad and Idukki there are rain pits in danger areas.
3. Don't destroy hills for development. Hills has been demolished for road construction and to build a college in Wayanad

Can be done

1. Avoid staying in danger areas at least when the rain is heavy
2. Constructions should be done only after seeking expert advice
3. Blocked streams should be opened