North News
Chandigarh, August 1
As many as 277 were killed and over 200 injured as of Thursday morning, due to a series of devastating landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district. “240 people are still missing, while more than 1,500 have been rescued from the affected areas,” said Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have arrived at the disaster site, according to media reports.
The disaster has occurred around 2 am on Tuesday, cutting off several areas from the rest of the region. Among the most affected areas are Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha. Rescue teams from the Army, Navy, and NDRF are jointly searching for survivors despite challenging weather conditions, while multiple agencies are coordinating efforts to deliver essential aid to those affected. After the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoke to Kerala CM and assured all possible help from the Centre in the wake of the prevailing situation in Wayanad. “Distressed by the landslides in parts of Wayanad. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones and prayers with those injured. Rescue ops are currently underway to assist all those affected. Spoke to Kerala CM Shri @pinarayivijayan and also assured all possible help from the Centre in the wake of the prevailing situation there,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his post on X previously known as twitter.
The situation has worsened as floodwaters swept away numerous vehicles, leaving them stuck in tree trunks and submerged in various locations. Media reports indicate that swollen water bodies altered their course, flowing through inhabited areas and causing further destruction. Massive boulders tumbled down the hills, obstructing rescue efforts. Despite heavy rains, rescue workers have been diligently transporting the deceased and injured to ambulances.
