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Videos Show Destruction After Deadly Landslide In Wayanad, Several Houses Damaged

admin — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:30:35 +0000

The landslide in Wayanad occurred early morning

New Delhi:

At least 43 people were killed in landslides triggered by monsoon rain in Kerala’s Wayanad today. Hundreds more were feared trapped with government agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local residents involved in the rescue operation.

A team of 43 Indian Army personnel has also been mobilised to aid in the ongoing rescue efforts.

The collapse of a key bridge at the disaster site in Wayanad district has hampered rescue efforts.

Watch | A car is stuck as roads are swept away due to landslides and heavy rain in Kerala’s Wayanad pic.twitter.com/372BxrPnDE

— NDTV (@ndtv) July 30, 2024

#WATCH | Buildings suffer damage in the landslide and rain-affected Chooralmala area in Kerala’s Wayanad pic.twitter.com/YvBDbl9nhK

— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2024

The landslide in Wayanad, which occurred early morning, left a trail of destruction with several houses destroyed, water bodies swollen and trees uprooted.

The picturesque villages of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha have been cut off from other areas, leaving many stranded.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held a high-level evaluation meeting and visited the State Disaster Management Authority office in the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram, to assess the situation.

According to district authorities, several families have been moved to the various camps or homes of their relatives in the wake of the landslides.

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Massive Landslides Hit Kerala, Many Feared Trapped. Rescue Ops On: Updates

admin — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:37 +0000

Wayanad Landslide Updates: An additional team of NDRF has been directed to reach the spot.

New Delhi:

At least 24 people have been killed and several are feared trapped after massive landslides hit Wayanad in the early hours today as heavy rainfall continued in Kerala.

250 members of the Fire and Rescue, Civil Defence, NDRF, and Local Emergency Response Teams are involved in the rescue operation. An additional team of NDRF has been directed to reach the spot immediately, the officials said.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan assured all possible rescue operations to be coordinated in the landslides in Wayanad.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the loss of lives in landslides and assured Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of all possible help from the Centre to deal with the crisis.

The prime minister announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who died. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.

Here are the Updates on Wayanad landslides:

Wayanad landslides updates: PM Modi assures Kerala Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of all possible help

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the loss of lives in landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district and assured Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of all possible help from the Centre to deal with the crisis.

The prime minister announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who died. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.

The Chief Minister has announced that the state Health Department has opened a control room.

Those in need of emergency assistance can contact authorities on helpline numbers 9656938689 and 8086010833.

Besides the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority and NDRF, the Kannur Defence Security Corps are also set to join the rescue operation.

The Chief Minister also said two Air Force helicopters will depart for Wayanad shortly to join the ops.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said all agencies have joined the rescue operation in Wayanad.

State ministers will coordinate the rescue ops, he has said in a statement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and assured all help to the LDF government.

The Prime Minister’s Office has announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those killed in the calamity. Those injured would be given ₹ 50,000.

At least eight people have died and hundreds are feared trapped after multiple landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad district.

Multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Forces, have joined the rescue ops in the hilly areas near Meppadi.

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43 Dead, Hundreds Trapped After Wayanad Landslides, PM Dials Chief Minister

admin — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:48:10 +0000

Several areas have been cut off and hundreds are stranded after landslides in Wayanad

New Delhi:
At least 54 people have died and hundreds are feared trapped after three landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad district in four hours amid heavy rain. Multiple agencies, including NDRF, have joined the rescue ops in the hilly areas near Meppadi.

Here are 10 updates from this big story

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and assured all help to the LDF government. He has also asked BJP chief JP Nadda to ensure that party workers assist in rescue work. The Prime Minister has also spoken to Union Minister Suresh Gopi, BJP’s lone Kerala MP, in this connection.

“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,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X.

The Prime Minister’s Office has announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those killed in the calamity. Those injured would be given Rs 50,000.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said all agencies have joined the rescue operation in Wayanad. State ministers will coordinate the rescue ops, he has said in a statement.

Besides the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority and NDRF, the Kannur Defence Security Corps are also set to join the rescue operation. The Chief Minister also said two Air Force helicopters will depart for Wayanad shortly to join the ops.

Congress leader and former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi has said he is “deeply anguished” by the calamity and expressed his condolences to families who lost their own. “I hope those still trapped are brought to safety soon,” he said in a post on X.

Mr Gandhi said he had spoken to the Chief Minister and the district collector, who assured him that rescue operations are underway. “I have requested them to ensure coordination with all agencies, set up a control room, and inform us of any assistance needed for the relief efforts,” he said, urging UDF workers to assist the administration.

Among the affected areas are Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala and Noolpuzha, authorities have said. Many roads have collapsed and a bridge has been swept away and several areas have become unreachable, Health Minister Veena George told news agency ANI, “We have to re-establish the connectivity. Helicopters will also be brought in, but the weather is bad.”

UDF MLA T Siddique has said district authorities are drawing up plans to airlift people from Mundakkai, news agency PTI reported. “Currently, we have no complete information about those missing and dead in the landslides. Many areas have been cut off. NDRF personnel are trying to reach those places.” he said.

The Chief Minister has announced that the state Health Department has opened a control room. Those in need of emergency assistance can contact authorities on helpline numbers 9656938689 and 8086010833.

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