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Wayanad Landslides: 'Painful disaster; rescue ops on,' says Kerala CM Pinarayi

FP Staff • July 31, 2024, 18:56:43 IST
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Wayanad Landslides LIVE Updates: Various rescue agencies resumed their operations early in the morning to trace people suspected to be trapped in the tragedy, which has killed more than 100 people and left 186 injured

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Wayanad Landslides: 'Painful disaster; rescue ops on,' says Kerala CM Pinarayi
A damaged car lies amid debris after landslides hit hilly villages in Wayanad district in Kerala. AP
July 31, 2024, 18:28:17 (IST)
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Heavy rains, winds disrupt search for survivors, death toll at 160

Relentless downpours and howling winds hampered Wednesday’s search for survivors of landslides that struck Indian tea plantations and killed at least 160 people, most believed to be labourers and their families.

Days of torrential monsoon rains have battered the southern coastal state of Kerala, with blocked roads into the Wayanad district disaster area complicating relief efforts.

The only bridge connecting the worst-hit villages of Chooralmala and Mundakkai was washed away, forcing rescue teams to carry bodies on stretchers out of the disaster zone using a makeshift zipline erected over raging flood waters. (AFP)

July 31, 2024, 18:03:48 (IST)
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New Visuals from Chooralmala

Latest visuals from Wayanad’s Chooralmala where the search and rescue operations are underway. A landslide that occurred here yesterday, claimed the lives of 158 people.

#WATCH | Kerala: Latest visuals from Wayanad's Chooralmala where the search and rescue operations are underway. A landslide that occurred here yesterday, claimed the lives of 158 people. pic.twitter.com/RTT0JwDniA

— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024, 18:01:03 (IST)
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Weather delaying rescue flights, Air Marshal AP Singh reports

On rescue operation in Kerala’s Wayanad, Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal AP Singh says, “Our assets including helicopters are deployed in Wayanad. Yesterday, due to the weather flying was affected. Today, the operation is on.”

#WATCH | On rescue operation in Kerala's Wayanad, Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal AP Singh says, "Our assets including helicopters are deployed in Wayanad. Yesterday, due to the weather flying was affected. Today, the operation is on." pic.twitter.com/Ia7q01khDa

— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024, 17:41:31 (IST)
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Rahul, Priyanka to visit Wayanad tomorrow

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi will go to Wayanad on Thursday. Rahul is the MP from Wayanad.

During their visit, the Gandhi siblings will visit relief camps and hospitals to meet the survivors and the injured.

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July 31, 2024, 16:56:40 (IST)
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'No time for blame game': CM Pinarayi

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that this is not the time to pin the blame on the government after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that an early warning was sounded following which NDRF teams were dispatched to the landslide spot.
July 31, 2024, 16:35:07 (IST)
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'A painful disaster', says Kerala CM Pinarayi

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, “Rescue operations in Wayanad are continuing at full scale. This is an unprecedented and painful disaster. So far, 144 bodies have been recovered- 79 men and 64 women. There are still 191 people missing. Efforts are being made to evacuate as many people as possible from the disaster area, and necessary medical treatment is being provided to those who have been rescued.”
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July 31, 2024, 16:16:40 (IST)
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'Wayand's ecological issues should be looked into': Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi highlighted that the ecological issues of Wayanad, his constituency, should be looked into amid the devastating landslides that have killed over 150 people.

“It is the second time this tragedy has taken place, this took place 5 years ago as well. It is clear that this area has an ecological issue, so this should be looked into and whatever hi-tech solution can be brought forward, will be good,” Gandhi said in the Lok Sabha.

July 31, 2024, 15:49:11 (IST)
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WB Governor Ananda Bose visits Wayanad landslide survivors

West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose visits relief camps and interacts with survivors in landslide-hit Wayanad in Kerala

(Source: Raj Bhavan Kolkata) pic.twitter.com/OlMj02fkwu

— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024, 14:36:36 (IST)
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Kerala got early warning on July 23 and 24: Home Minister Amit Shah on Wayanad landslide

Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that Wayanad losses could have been minimised had Kerala govt become alert following arrival of NDRF teams.

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July 31, 2024, 14:25:31 (IST)
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Kerala had been warned a week before landslides hit Wayanad: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

Union Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday blamed the Pinarayi Vijayan government of Kerala for the scale of tragedy that happened in the Wayanad district on Tuesday following landslides there. In a statement made in the Rajya Saya, Shah told Parliament that the Kerala government was given an early warning about landslides.

More than 150 people lost their lives and over 200 were injured in the devastating landslides that hit Wayanad district early Tuesday. Shah said the Pinarayi Vijayan government had been warned by the Centre on July 23, a week before the landslides took so many lives.

He said the Centre had dispatched nine NDRF teams to Kerala after heavy rainfall was predicted for the southern state. “Nine NDRF teams were sent to Kerala in advance. The Kerala government did not evacuate people in time,” Amit Shah said in Rajya Sabha.

July 31, 2024, 14:17:18 (IST)
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Govt had given an early warning to the government of Kerala, Amit Shah tells Parliament

#WATCH | Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "My condolences to the bereaved families... I want to clarify something for the country... They kept on talking about early warning. I want to clarify that on July 23, the government of India gave an early warning to the… pic.twitter.com/pyi8WCFPq2

— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024, 13:54:29 (IST)
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IMD issues 'Orange' alert in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts

Kerala | IMD issues 'Orange' alert issued in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts.

'Yellow' alert for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, and Palakkad.

No rain warnings for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam. pic.twitter.com/k0iFDXDDrX

— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2024
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July 31, 2024, 13:18:23 (IST)
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Army recovers 70 bodies

During search efforts, military forces have found around 70 dead.

The Army originally said that 1,000 individuals had been evacuated.

The dead toll has crossed 150.

July 31, 2024, 12:47:26 (IST)
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Search and rescue operation continue at Wayanad

#WATCH | Wayanad landslide | Search and rescue operations continue at landslide-affected Chooralmala in Wayanad. At the moment, 1200 rescue workers from Indian Army, DSC centre, Territorial Army, NDRF, Indian Navy and the IAF are deployed here.

The death toll stands at 158. pic.twitter.com/gRra3cuwaW

— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024, 12:12:21 (IST)
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The first priority is to carry out the rescue operations, says Kerala LoP VD Satheesan

#WATCH | Kerala | On Wayanad landslides, Kerala LoP VD Satheesan says, "The first priority is to carry out the rescue operations. The military and the NDRF are doing very well...We expect more casualties...It will take time to build the houses again now. The local MLAs and… pic.twitter.com/IIiZeQH2Hf

— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024, 12:06:23 (IST)
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Kerala CM holds review meeting

#WATCH | Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan holds meeting to review ongoing rescue operation in Wayanad, at the office of Disaster Management Authority in Thiruvananthapuram pic.twitter.com/EKHhRN1Wci

— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024, 11:49:05 (IST)
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With over 140 dead, Wayanad picks up pieces after landslides; Rescue ops continue

The death toll in the Wayanad landslides has reached nearly 150 with hundreds of others still feared trapped almost 24 hours after the disaster occurred in the district on Tuesday. Kerala is observing a two-day mourning from Wednesday while search and rescue operations are being carried out for the second day.

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July 31, 2024, 11:48:01 (IST)
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Death toll rises to 158

Kerala | Death toll in Wayanad landslides rises to 158, says the State Revenue Department. https://t.co/y6QrAAGmTg

— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2024
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July 31, 2024, 11:32:38 (IST)
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Indian coast guard actively engaged in rescue, relief operations in Wayanad

@IndiaCoastGuard is actively engaged in the rescue and relief operations for those affected by the landslide in #Wayanad. ICG Disaster Relief Team #DRT ex #Kochi & #Beypore are on the ground, providing aid and support. #ICG is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of… pic.twitter.com/8qvtdyvitB

— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024, 11:23:21 (IST)
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Indian army distributes MREs to civilians

#SangliFloods

As part of relief operations in the flood affected areas of #Sangli District, the #IndianArmy flood relief column provided crucial aid to residents of Magarmach Colony. The team distributed Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs) to civilians impacted by the flooding, ensuring… pic.twitter.com/g41lY8IFdw

— Southern Command INDIAN ARMY (@IaSouthern) July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024, 11:14:03 (IST)
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K'taka CM Siddaramaiah appeals to corporates to donate generously to Kerala landslide victims

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday appealed to the corporate world to contribute generously for the relief and rehabilitation of people hit by massive landslides in Wayanad district in neighbouring Kerala.

In a message to the corporates, Siddaramaiah exhorted them to help rebuild the affected areas through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

“The scale of the disaster necessitates a coordinated and generous response from all sectors of society, particularly from corporate entities that have always been pillars of support in times of need,” the CM said in his letter.

He further said Karnataka is specifically looking for financial support to facilitate the logistics of relief operations and rebuilding efforts and food supplies, especially non-perishable food items and clothing.

July 31, 2024, 11:04:55 (IST)
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Army intensifies rescue ops in affected areas, 1000 shifted to safe locations

The Indian Army has ramped up its rescue operations in Kerala’s Wayanad following devastating landslides, successfully evacuating more than 1,000 people from affected areas to safety.

As of Wednesday morning, the bodies of around 70 victims have been recovered. As per an official statement, four columns from the DSC Centre in Kannur and the 122 TA Battalion are conducting combined rescue efforts alongside the NDRF and state rescue teams.

An advance party from MEG & Centre, consisting of one officer, one JCO, and three ORs, arrived at 07:00 pm on Tuesday to conduct reconnaissance on Meppadi-Chooralmala Road and assess the need for bridge resources in affected areas.

July 31, 2024, 11:02:14 (IST)
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The rescue operations have been ongoing since yesterday morning, says Brigadier Arjun Segan

#WATCH | Kerala: On search and rescue operations in Wayanad, Brigadier Arjun Segan says, "We had this incident at around 2-2.30 am night before last... The rescue operations have been ongoing since yesterday morning. Yesterday we were hampered because of the adverse weather… pic.twitter.com/8ElCtk4mOC

— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024, 10:57:49 (IST)
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60 teams from Ezhimala Naval Academy reached Chooralmala for rescue operation

Wayanad landslide | 60 teams from Ezhimala Naval Academy reached Chooralmala for rescue operation. A team headed by Lt. Commandant Ashirvad has reached. There are 45 sailors, five officers, 6 fire guards and a doctor in the group: Kerala PRD (Public Relations Department)

— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2024
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July 31, 2024, 10:42:53 (IST)
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Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong expressed his sorrow over the loss of lives in the landslides that affected Wayanad

Deeply saddened by the loss of lives from the landslide in Wayanad, Kerala. Thoughts and prayers with everyone affected. - HC Wong pic.twitter.com/nE9noMSmFq

— Singapore in India (@SGinIndia) July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024, 10:31:04 (IST)
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PM Modi monitoring Wayanad landslide crisis, says Union Minister Kurian

Union Minister George Kurian has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the landslide situation in Kerala’s Wayanad district, with the central government assuring all possible assistance to the state for the rescue efforts of those affected by the tragedy.

Kurian visited the people affected by the landslide in Wayanad.

“The situation is being monitored by the central government at the highest level. The Honourable Prime Minister is monitoring the situation and has deputed me to visit the affected areas.

“Both control rooms of the Ministry of Home Affairs are monitoring the situation 24×7 and providing all possible assistance to the state,” he is quoted as saying in a press release here on Wednesday.

July 31, 2024, 10:30:41 (IST)
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Wayanad landslides: Survivors recount harrowing moments

The massive Wayanad landslides that levelled houses and buried lives underneath them have also scarred the survivors for life.

With their near and dear ones gone and staring at an uncertain future, survivors recount their most traumatic experience ever that unfolded in the wee hours of July 30.

Speaking to PTI, Pranjeesh, a survivor from Mundakkai, says he heard a loud noise and the landslide occurred four times.

“Around 12:40 am, the landslide occurred. We heard a huge sound. Three members of my family were lost in the landslide that passed right in front of my house. Now, we are in a camp and safe. We are eight people. My mother’s sister and her family were left behind,” he said.

July 31, 2024, 10:14:35 (IST)
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Soldiers of 122 Infantry Battalion of the Territorial Army preparing for the second day of rescue operations

Heading into Day2 of #RescueOperations : #WayanadLandslides
Soldiers of 122 Infantry Battalion of the Territorial Army preparing for the second day of rescue operations move out from their temporary shelter at local school to calamity hit areas in #Meppadi #Wayanad.#WeCare pic.twitter.com/YtUHL0sX4Q

— PRO Defence Kochi (@DefencePROkochi) July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024, 09:59:29 (IST)
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NDRF continues rescue operation

VIDEO | NDRF continues rescue operation after landslide devastated many areas of Wayanad in Kerala.#WayanadLandslide pic.twitter.com/MFMGyBd4bk

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024, 09:47:34 (IST)
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Wayanad landslides linked to warming of Arabian Sea, says climate scientist

Warming of the Arabian Sea is allowing the formation of deep cloud systems, leading to extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala in a shorter period and increasing the possibility of landslides, a senior climate scientist said on Tuesday.

Extremely heavy rain triggered a series of landslides in the hilly areas of Kerala’s Wayanad district early on Tuesday, leaving at least 123 people dead and 128 injured. Many were feared trapped under the debris.

S Abhilash, director of the Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), said Kasargod, Kannur, Wayanad, Calicut and Malappuram districts have been receiving copious rainfall due to the active monsoon offshore trough affecting the entire Konkan region for the last two weeks.

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July 31, 2024, 09:40:17 (IST)
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Wayanad landslide: Bengal Guv Bose reaches Calicut, to visit hospitals, facilitate rescue ops

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose reached Kerala’s Calicut on Tuesday night to take stock of the relief work underway in Wayanad, where a series of landslides left at least 150 people dead, the Raj Bhavan said here.

In a post on “X”, it also said that Bose has spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh regarding the rescue operations.

“Governor Bose has reached Calicut Airport on his way to the landslide hit Meppadi in the Wayanad Hills. He is in touch with the central and state agencies engaged in relief operations,” it said.

The 73-year-old Bose, who is from Kerala, will be visiting hospitals and relief camps and also facilitate rescue and relief operations.

July 31, 2024, 09:29:39 (IST)
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The death toll has risen to 150, with 91 victims still missing

Rescue attempts to evacuate trapped people from the landslide-affected districts of Mundakali and Chooralmala in Wayanad began this morning.

The death toll has grown to 150, and 91 people remain missing. Four teams of NDRF, Army soldiers, and volunteers have dispersed to remote locations.

A second MEG crew will arrive on site by tonight to build the Bailley bridge, which will ferry rescue personnel and heavy equipment across the river.

Harrowing scenes of dead bodies in sitting and lying positions inside destroyed houses could be seen as rescue operations resumed in the landslide-devastated Mundakkai hamlet in Kerala’s Wayanad district on Wednesday morning.

The rescuers could reach many inland areas, which were totally cut off, Wednesday morning only.

According to visuals aired on TV channels, at one place, army personnel could be seen breaking the tin roof of a house that was completely submerged in mud and using ropes to reach inside to retrieve the bodies of those trapped there.

A local man, who went inside one such house, said he saw mud-covered bodies in sitting positions on chairs and lying down on cots.

“The deceased persons might be sitting or lying down when the tragedy struck them in the wee hours of Tuesday,” he said.

However, authorities have not officially responded about this so far.

Various rescue agencies resumed their operations early in the morning to trace people suspected to be trapped in the tragedy, which has killed at least 123 people and left 186 injured.

Fears of mounting fatalities have been sparked by apprehensions that several people may still be trapped under the debris.

Massive landslides triggered by torrential rains struck Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha hamlets in the early hours of Tuesday, killing several people, including women and children.

Wayanad, a hill district in northern Kerala, is known for its lush green forests, rolling hills, and sparkling waterfalls. With a population of about 8,17,000 people (as of the 2011 census), it is home to various cultures, including the indigenous tribal communities.

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