The explosion in Paramad caused tremors even in homes as far as 500 meters away; locals have moved to rented houses.

Koothattukulam quarry operations are causing residents to flee their homes in Mannathoor, seeking rental accommodations as land prices plummet near the quarry. The quarry's activities have led to the drying up of local streams, causing tremors in nearby homes, and raising concerns about landslides and water pollution impacting agriculture. Quarry operations have led to the collection of large piles of soil on the mountain, which could potentially cause landslides similar to mudslides during the rainy season. Farmers have expressed concerns that contaminated water with chemical substances could flow into the fields below, adversely affecting agriculture. There is a strong demand to reconsider the government's decision on the proximity between the quarry and water reservoirs. Block Panchayat ...