Update: The death toll in Keralas Wayanad landslide hit area have risen to 106 and rescue operation by a navy team are underway. Update: At least 63 people have been killed and hundreds are feared trapped after massive landslides struck the hilly areas near Meppadi in Keralas Wayanad district on Tuesday morning amid heavy rain. Update: The death toll in Keralas Wayanad lanslide hit area have risen to 44 and rescue operations by a navy team are underway. In response to the Chief Ministers directive, the Navys River Crossing Team has been called to assist. Casualties are likely to increase in coming hours.Meanwhile, a control room has been established to provide immediate relief and rescue assistance following the tragic landslide at Chooralmala, Wayanad.A control room has been established to provide immediate relief and rescue assistance following the tragic landslide at Chooralmala, Wayanad. pic.twitter.com/3QvMFZMHav— CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) July 30, 2024 Update: According to officials, 225 Army personnel have been deployed to assist with rescue operations in Wayanad, Kerala, following landslides that have claimed 41 lives so far. The landslides, which struck the Meppadi area early Tuesday morning, have resulted in 41 confirmed deaths and several injuries.According to the statement, the Army was requested to aid civil authorities earlier in the morning. In response, the Army has mobilized four columns for the operation, including two from the 122 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) and two from the DSC Centre, Kannur.#DSCCentre in Kannur of the #Indianarmy deployed two #flood relief columns fm #Kannur to #Wayanad as requested by the KeralaStateGovernment to rescue personnel stranded in a significant landslide in #Vyithiri Taluk, Wayanad Dist.of Kerala.#WeCare@adgpi@rajnathsingh@CMOKerala pic.twitter.com/3VhzWpskzx— PRO Defence Kochi (@DefencePROkochi) July 30, 2024 Update: The death toll rises to 24 after Keralas Wayanad hit by horrific landslides. Update: According to the latest updates, the death toll rises to 19 after Keralas Wayanad hit by horrific landslides. Several people are feared trapped.Update: Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the landslides in parts of Wayanad. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the landslides in parts of Wayanad. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000. pic.twitter.com/iDy1Kgaqv2— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2024Update: According to WIMS Medical College, 48 people are under treatment. According to the Medical Officer, 4 bodies have been brought so far.Wayanad landslide | According to WIMS Medical College, 48 people are under treatment and 4 bodies have been brought here so far: Medical Officer#Kerala— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2024 In the early hours of Tuesday, July 30, massive landslides struck various hilly regions near Meppadi in Keralas Wayanad district, with hundreds of people feared trapped. The devastating landslides have prompted a swift and comprehensive response from government agencies.Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan confirmed that all relevant government bodies have mobilised to address the crisis. All government agencies have joined rescue operations in connection with landslides in Wayanad district, Vijayan stated, emphasising the coordinated effort.Rescue efforts intensifyThe Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) announced that Fireforce and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed to the affected areas. An additional NDRF team is currently en route to Wayanad to bolster the ongoing rescue efforts. Furthermore, two teams from the Kannur Defence Security Corps have been dispatched to assist in the operations.Challenges on the groundLocals from the affected regions report that many individuals are still believed to be trapped under the debris. However, rescue operations are facing significant challenges due to continuous heavy rainfall, which is hampering efforts to reach those in need.The situation remains dire, and as rescue teams battle the elements, the full extent of the damage and the number of people affected are yet to be determined. The states priority remains focused on rescuing those trapped and providing immediate relief to the affected communities.
