President Murmu’s helicopter sank into a soft helipad in Kerala due to last-minute weather-related landing change; no injuries, but safety concerns arise.

On October 22, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu’s helicopter partially sank into a newly constructed, still-soft concrete helipad at Pramadam Stadium in Kerala after a last-minute landing site change due to bad weather. The incident occurred shortly after she landed, prompting emergency personnel to push the aircraft to safety. No injuries were reported, and the President continued her visit to Sabarimala. The helipad, built hours earlier, had not fully cured, raising concerns about construction and safety protocols for high-profile events