Wayanad, May 15
A 24-year-old woman tourist died when a tent she was staying in at a resort near Wayanad collapsed.
The deceased was identified as Nishma.
A group of 16 from the neighbouring Malappuram district at Nilambur arrived at the resort at 900 Kandi in Meppadi on Wednesday evening.
The resort, which is accessible only on four-wheelers, is located close to the forests.
The resort houses temporary structures built using traditional materials like wood and has a roof made up of leaves.
With heavy rain hitting the hilltop resort on Wednesday night, one of the tents collapsed, killing Nishma and injuring two others.
On Thursday morning, the local revenue authorities and police began a probe to ascertain whether the resort had all the required sanctions from the local body.
With Wayanad having a cool climate and vacation coming to a close, there is a big rush to this popular tourist destination.
Meanwhile, the resort authorities have said they have all the prescribed licenses, and the tragedy took place on account of the heavy rain that hit the place on Wednesday night.
The investigation was underway.