Wayanad landslides: Death comes knocking as villages reduced to rubble
Heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad, killing over 90 people and trapping many more under debris and rubble. Four villages in the area have been badly hit with houses destroyed and roads washed out, making search-and-rescue operations even harder
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Over 90 people have died and several others remained missing after massive landslides struck the hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday morning. The disaster has left around 250 people stranded in the affected areas. AP
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Since the landslides, which took place early morning, the rescue ops have been carried out on war footing. The Indian Army has deployed 200 soldiers from the Defence Security Corps and a medical team to assist with the rescue operations. Additionally, two helicopters from the Air Force Station in Sulur have been dispatched to aid in the efforts. PTI
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Vehicles stuck in debris after huge landslide at Chooralmala, in Wayanad. Bad weather is hindering rescue efforts by the NDRF, Army and local officials. PTI
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PM Modi has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the families of each deceased individual, along with Rs 50,000 for those injured. AFP
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Rescuers carry the body of a victim at the landslide site after multiple landslides in the hills, in Wayanad. Leader of Opposition and former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi also extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. AP
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Frantic phone calls were made by people desperately pleading for help after being trapped under destroyed houses and piles of debris as landslides rocked the high-range hamlets of Kerala’s Wayanad district. PTI
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan evaluates the ongoing relief and rescue operations at SDM office in Chooralmala, following landslides in the hilly areas, in Wayanad district, Kerala. PTI
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