The heavy metals transported include Cadmium (Cd), Nickel (Ni), Copper (Cu), Chromium (Cr), and Zinc (Zn), presenting risks of both carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic diseases and even developmental disorders.
On the first anniversary of the Mundakkai-Chooralmala disaster that shook Kerala, C.K. Vishnudas spoke to THE WEEK about vulnerable areas, as well as lessons learned by both the administration and the people of Wayanad, in terms of disaster preparedness.