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Wayanad Landslide Live Updates: Massive landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of over 100 people, with around a hundred others feared trapped. State Health Minister Veena George has directed all available health officials in and around the district to join the rescue operations.
Wayanad Landslide News Live Updates: Massive landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of over 100 people, with around a hundred others feared trapped. The landslides, which occurred around 2 a.m., have left the area cut off. The most severely affected regions include Churalpara, Velarimala, Mundakayil, and Pothukalu.
A team from the Territorial Army, along with a medical team from Kozhikode, has been dispatched to Wayanad. State Health Minister Veena George has directed all available health officials in and around the district to join the rescue operations, as there are numerous reports of injuries.
Wayanad Landslide: Death Toll Reaches 108
The death toll in Wayanad landslide has reached 108.
Wayanad Landslide: CM Vijayan Conducts High-level Meeting
Kerala CM Vijayan conducts high-level meeting to review rescue operations in Wayanad.
Wayanad Landslide: Air Effort by the Indian Air Force
Airlift of two columns (strength 140) with stores from Trivandrum to Kozhikode. Airlift of one 110-feet Bailey Bridge and three Search & Rescue dogs from Delhi to Kozhikode. Helicopter recce of the Engineer Recce Team to assess damage and determine further resource requirements.
Wayanad Landslide: Rahul Gandhi To Visit Wayanad Tomorrow
Amid landslides in Kerala, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is set to visit Wayanad tomorrow. Notably, he is an elected MP from Wayanad.
Wayanad Landslide: Death Toll Crosses 100 In Kerala Landslide
The death toll in Wayanad landslide in Kerala breached 100. The death toll reached 106. CM Pinarayi Vijayan had earlier said that 118 relief camps were set up in the state amid landslide.
Wayanad Landslide: 350 Houses Lost Electricity, Says CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said amid Wayanad landslide, 350 houses have completely lost electricity.
Wayanad Landslide: 118 Relief Camps Across Kerala, Says CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, while addressing the media, said that there are 118 relief camps across the state setup amid landslide in Wayanad.
Wayanad Landslide: Death Toll Rises To 89
More than 89 people have died in the landslides that hit Wayanad’s Meppadi area in the early hours of Tuesday.
Wayanad Landslide: Latest visuals of the rescue operation in Chooralmala
Wayanad Landslide: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah On Kerala Landslide
“It was heartbreaking to hear the news that more than 70 people have died in the landslide accident in Kerala and many have gone missing. We are going to stand with the people of neighboring Kerala in such a difficult time. Our government will provide all necessary assistance to Kerala,” Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah posted on X.
Wayanad News Today: Visuals From Landslide-Hit Kerala District
Wayanad Landslide: Death Toll Rises To 73
More than 73 people have died in the landslides that hit Wayanad’s Meppadi area in the early hours of Tuesday. Currently, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, the Army and the IAD are carrying out rescue operations, with additional NDRF teams dispatched to the district, officials said.
Wayanad Landslide Today: Meppadi, Mundakkal Town, Chooralmala Among Regions Affected
The landslide has affected Meppadi, Mundakkal Town and Chooralmala areas and the state health minister said that the government has rushed rescue personnel, medical equipment and health workers to Vythiri, Mananthawadi, Kalpetta and Meppadi government hospitals.
Kerala Chief Minister’s office said that a control room has been established to provide immediate relief and rescue assistance following the landslide at Chooralmala in Wayanad.
Wayanad Landslide News: 50-Member Navy Team Set To Arrive
A 50-member team from the Navy is set to arrive in Wayanad at 2 PM to assist with rescue operations. This team includes the Indian Navy’s river crossing unit and medical experts from the Ezhimala Naval Academy.
Wayanad Landslide News: Several Trains Cancelled, Railway Tracks Disrupted Due To Heavy Rains
Heavy rains have disrupted railway tracks throughout Kerala, with the Mulakunnathukavu – Vadakancheri track being washed away. As a result, multiple train services have been cancelled.
Wayanad Landslide News: Congress’ KC Venugopal Plans To Visit Wayanad
Speaking on the Wayanad landslide in Kerala, Congress MP KC Venugopal said, “It is a very sad incident…Wayanad terrain is different and the weather is also not very good. We have been monitoring the situation since morning. LoP spoke to the Kerala Chief Minister and Defence Minister of India. Both of them assured that speedy rescue operations and rehabilitation process will be on. The rescue operation has to be speeded up with modern equipment and armed forces…Prime Minister should think about increasing the compensation as the majority of them are plantation labourers and are very poor…We are planning to go to Wayanad as early as possible…Priyanka Gandhi may also accompany the LoP Rahul Gandhi”
Wayanad Landslide Today: Rescue Operations Underway; NDRF, Army Race Against Time
Following widespread destruction in the wake of massive landslides in Kerala’s hilly Wayanad district, rescue efforts are currently underway, with NDRF and other emergency services as well as the Army racing against time to reach trapped and injured survivors. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to evacuate those stranded or trapped under debris and search for those missing in the landslides, with the Indian Army joining the efforts.
Wayanad Landslide: NDRF Official’s Big Update On Rescue Operations
On Kerala Wayanad landslide, DIG NDRF Bharat Bhushan Vaid said, “Our team was positioned there for pre-monsoon deployment. Two of our teams are on the way and they are likely to reach there in the afternoon today. The rain is still going on.”
Wayanad Landslide News Live: 56 Killed In Kerala Landslide, 2 Helicopters Deployed
A total of 56 people were killed in massive landslides that struck the Wayanad district of Kerala. Notably, more than 200 soldiers and two IAF helicopters have been deployed for the rescue operation. The bodies of the deceased are being taken to various hospital morgues for identification and autopsy.
Wayanad Landslide News Live: CM Pinarayi Vijayan Assures All Possible Rescue Operations
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has assured all possible rescue operations to be coordinated in the landslides in Wayanad. “Since the incident government systems have been working in a unified manner. Ministers will reach Wayanad and lead the activities,” he said in a statement.
State Health Minister Veena George said the Health Department has opened the district-level control room early in the morning. 8086010833 and 9656938689 can be contacted for emergency health services.