Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was greeted by a massive crowd of UDF supporters as she arrived in Kalpetta to file her nomination papers for the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypolls. Speaking at the event, she expressed gratitude for the support and reflected on her brother Rahul Gandhi's previous success in the constituency. The event also saw her addressing the recent landslide in Wayanad and expressing her concern for the affected community.
In response to the devastating Wayanad landslide disaster that claimed over 200 lives, the Kerala government has announced plans for a new 'community living' style township to rehabilitate the survivors. Minister K Rajan revealed that the government has identified two locations, Kottappadi and Kalpetta, for the township to provide not just homes but also jobs and education for those affected. The aim is to ensure a holistic life for the victims and help them rebuild and move forward.
Indian film and television actor Mohanlal, who also serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army, visited the landslide-hit district of Wayanad in Kerala. The area was hit by a devastating landslide, resulting in the loss of 300 lives. Mohanlal, dressed in his army uniform, also expressed his gratitude towards the rescue teams and officials working tirelessly to provide relief to the victims. He also urged the public to stay safe and avoid spreading false information about the incident.
The Indian Army has completed the construction of a 190-ft-long Bailey bridge in record time to help connect the disaster-struck areas of Wayanad district in Kerala. The rescue teams face multiple challenges, including destroyed roads and bridges, as they continue to search for survivors trapped in collapsed buildings three days after massive landslides hit the area. The landslide has claimed the lives of over 290 people and left more than 200 missing, making the rescue efforts even more crucial.
The ongoing rescue operations in Wayanad following a massive landslide at Mundakkai-Chooralmala have found 107 bodies so far, with 100 bodies being recovered. However, due to the severe impact of the landslide, many bodies are dismembered and difficult to identify, making it challenging to determine the exact death toll. The rescue operation, led by the army, has entered its fourth day with 425 people still missing. Despite tireless efforts by officials and volunteers, the death toll continues to rise in one of the country's largest natural disasters.
The hilly regions of Wayanad were struck by heavy rainfall which triggered devastating landslides on Tuesday. At least 276 lives have been claimed, with more than 200 injured and over 240 still missing. Rescue missions are ongoing as the community grapples with unprecedented loss and uncertainty. The list of known victims, mostly males, has been released to aid in the search and recovery efforts.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are visiting Kerala's Wayanad district to assess the aftermath of devastating landslides that have resulted in 172 fatalities. Due to severe weather conditions, their trip was postponed earlier this week. The Indian Army and state authorities are coordinating rescue efforts, with the death toll expected to rise as 191 people are still missing. The region is still under a red alert for heavy rain, which complicates the rescue and relief operations.
The death toll in the landslides that hit Kerala's Wayanad district has risen to 174, with 170 people still missing. Central and state agencies, along with local volunteers, are working together to search, rescue, and provide relief to the affected areas. The efforts have been hindered by a destroyed bridge, but a rope bridge has been built and a Bailey bridge is set to be installed on Thursday. Rescuers are using sniffer dogs and a buried object detection system to locate survivors and bodies buried in the mud.
In the aftermath of the devastating landslide in Wayanad, experts warn of similar tragedies in the region due to extreme rainfall and a low-pressure trough. The northern districts of Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasargod received heavy rainfall, leading to the tragedy. Prone to landslips, areas like Mundakkai and Churalmala were hit the hardest, with studies finding that dense clouds over the Arabian Sea can cause landslides. A mini cloud burst in Misos Scale has resulted in 15-20 centimetres of rain in just 2-3 hours, further exacerbating the situation.
After several media outlets and social media users shared an image claiming it to be from a recent landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, a fact-check revealed that the image was from the Idukki landslide in August 2020. Over 150 people have died and 186 injured in a series of landslides that hit Wayanad amid heavy rain on 30 July, but the viral image is not from the current situation. A simple reverse image search on Google led to the discovery of several old articles carrying the same image.