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‘Grey Rhino’ Event - Kerala
September 19 , 2025
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- The Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide in Wayanad was identified as a ‘grey rhino’ event.
- This means, it was a highly probable disaster ignored despite clear warning signs.
- The landslide occurred in an area known to be landslide-prone, where extensive human interference and environmental degradation in the Western Ghats.
- The report calls for strict environmental regulations, eco-friendly development, and active involvement of local communities to prevent future landslides.
- Long-term measures include Kerala’s commitment to full decarbonisation by 2045-50 and implementation of prior expert panel recommendations on ecological protection.
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