Kayanad landslips revive safety concerns over abandoned quarries in Ernakulam
Officials inspect a water-filled abandoned quarry after residents report suspected seepage following landslips; preliminary report rules out immediate danger while suggesting a detailed multi-department inquiry; authorities identify around 80 abandoned quarries in the district
The HinduPublished: 12 August 2026

Officials inspect a water-filled abandoned quarry after residents report suspected seepage following landslips; preliminary report rules out immediate danger while suggesting a detailed multi-department inquiry; authorities identify around 80 abandoned quarries in the district