Kerala landslides: Punchirimattom has lost its smile

Punchirimattom, a scenic village in Meppadi, Wayanad, was devastated by a landslide, destroying nearly 60 houses. Survivors are haunted by the tragedy, with substantial loss and transformed landscapes. Unnikrishnan and Abdul Latheef Kurikkal, both residents, faced immense loss, with Kurikkal’s family surviving by relocating earlier. The area’s topography and utilities have drastically changed.