Ernakulam quarry safety

70 and counting, abandoned quarries continue to pose safety threats in Kerala’s Ernakulam district

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