Illegal mining, uncontrolled construction and unregulated commercial activity aggravated the disaster in Wayanad, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday, as he blamed the state government for ignoring key aspects of the region before granting approvals for such projects.
The environment ministry clarified that the Centre did not grant environmental clearances for any developmental activities in Wayanad, except an in-principle nod for a Tube Unidirectional Tunnel Road (2+2 Lane) with Four Lane Approach (from existing roads) last year

Illegal mining, constructions led to Wayanad tragedy: Environment minister