Kannur, June 4 -- A sinkhole has emerged on the Chuzhali-Chengalayi road at Panamkunnu in Kerala's Kannur district, prompting authorities to halt traffic as a safety measure, according to an official statement on Wednesday.

The formation of the sinkhole has raised safety concerns among local residents and commuters. Preliminary assessments suggest a piping phenomenon may have caused the sinkhole, though a detailed inspection is awaited.

Thaliparamba Tahsildar informed that expert intervention is necessary to evaluate the extent and cause of the sinkhole. "Traffic has been stopped temporarily. An expert team will be called in for a thorough inspection," the official said.

Meanwhile, on Friday, after heavy rains lashed Kannur (in Kerala)...