Wayanad: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Personnel Conduct Rescue Operation After Huge Landslides in the Hilly Areas Near Meppadi, in Wayanad District, Kerala.
The death toll in the Wayanad landslide tragedy climbed to 143 on Wednesday, with several injured and trapped, according to the State Health Department. Relief and rescue operations are underway in Wayanad's Chooralmala after a landslide broke out yesterday. This devastating event has left the community in shock and mourning.
On Tuesday, Union Minister George Kurian reached Wayanad to take stock of ongoing relief operations. He interacted with senior officials of the NDRF, CRPF, and Army officials to understand the situation better and to strategise further actions. Kurian also visited a relief camp at Kalpetta at 11 pm.
"Reached Wayanad hit by a massive landslide and took stock of relief ops. Interacted with senior officials of NDRF, CRPF, and Army officials. Visited a relief camp at Kalpetta at 11 pm," Kurian wrote in a post on X. The community is grappling with the destruction as houses and roads have been damaged, trees uprooted, and water bodies swollen, hindering rescue operations.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the national flag was at half-mast at the Kerala Legislative Assembly as a two-day mourning period is observed in the state following the Wayanad landslide that claimed 143 lives. The gravity of the Wayanad landslide tragedy is felt deeply across Kerala, with communities coming together in solidarity.
NDRF Commander Akhilesh Kumar said, "We rescued injured victims from Mundakkai village yesterday. We fear victims might be trapped in collapsed buildings. Till 10 pm last night, we rescued 70 people, after which we had to stop because of bad weather and rain. Since many teams are working, we cannot give an exact number of deaths because we only know about the dead bodies our team has recovered. People have been given shelter in a resort and a mosque on the other side of the river. Since rainfall is ongoing, there are chances of another landslide." The Wayanad landslide tragedy has made the rescue operations perilous due to continuous adverse weather conditions.
In reports just coming in, Kerala Health Minister Veena George's vehicle met with a minor accident near Manjeri in Malappuram district while she was travelling to Wayanad. No major injuries were reported to either the health minister or her staff. The Health Minister is being treated at Manjeri Medical College. This incident highlights the challenges faced by officials during the Wayanad landslide tragedy.
Earlier, in response to the Wayanad landslide, Veena George visited the Health Department Directorate to assess the ongoing arrangements. She provided a detailed overview of the situation and instructed for precise tracking of available hospital beds in the affected areas, as per the Kerala Health Minister's Office. Minister George also recommended setting up temporary hospitals if necessary and emphasised the need to evaluate the mortuary systems at existing hospitals, including the utilisation of mobile mortuaries. She also reviewed the operations of the control room, which will function 24/7 to assist both health workers and the public. The Wayanad landslide tragedy has prompted swift and comprehensive action from health officials.
On Tuesday morning, two massive landslides washed away the Mundakkai and Chooramala areas of Vellarimala village, taking place under Meppadi Panchayat in Wayanad. The landslides destroyed several houses, uprooted trees, and made water bodies swell, hampering the rescue work. The Wayanad landslide tragedy has left a path of devastation in its wake, with communities struggling to rebuild and recover.
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), "Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Kerala on July 31 and August 1." The weather department has predicted heavy rainfall for August 2. Additionally, it said, "Strong surface winds with speeds reaching 30-40 gusting to 50 kmph are likely to prevail occasionally over Kerala on July 30 and 31." The Wayanad landslide tragedy is exacerbated by the continuing adverse weather, complicating rescue and relief efforts.
The first landslide occurred at 2 am on July 30, followed by another at 4:10 am, causing immense damage to homes and livelihoods. Many areas, including Meppadi, Mundakkai, and Chooralmala, have been isolated, and roads have been washed away. The Vellarmala GVH School was completely buried. The Wayanad landslide tragedy has isolated many areas, making it difficult for rescue teams to reach those in need.
Late on Tuesday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held a high-level meeting to expedite the rescue operations at the landslide-affected Chooralmala in Wayanad. The meeting was held at the Kerala SDMA office and included discussions on enhancing operations through collaboration with various central agencies and forces. The Wayanad landslide tragedy has prompted a coordinated response involving multiple agencies to ensure the safety and recovery of affected communities.
The Wayanad landslide tragedy continues to unfold, with rescue operations in full swing despite the challenges posed by the weather and terrain. The community remains resilient, with local and national authorities working tirelessly to provide relief and support. The memory of those lost in the Wayanad landslide tragedy will be honoured as efforts continue to rebuild and restore the affected areas.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the national flag was at half-mast at the Kerala Legislative Assembly as a two-day mourning period is observed in the state following the Wayanad landslide that claimed 143 lives. The gravity of the Wayanad landslide tragedy is felt deeply across Kerala, with communities coming together in solidarity.
NDRF Commander Akhilesh Kumar said, "We rescued injured victims from Mundakkai village yesterday. We fear victims might be trapped in collapsed buildings. Till 10 pm last night, we rescued 70 people, after which we had to stop because of bad weather and rain. Since many teams are working, we cannot give an exact number of deaths because we only know about the dead bodies our team has recovered. People have been given shelter in a resort and a mosque on the other side of the river. Since rainfall is ongoing, there are chances of another landslide." The Wayanad landslide tragedy has made the rescue operations perilous due to continuous adverse weather conditions.
In reports just coming in, Kerala Health Minister Veena George's vehicle met with a minor accident near Manjeri in Malappuram district while she was travelling to Wayanad. No major injuries were reported to either the health minister or her staff. The Health Minister is being treated at Manjeri Medical College. This incident highlights the challenges faced by officials during the Wayanad landslide tragedy.
Earlier, in response to the Wayanad landslide, Veena George visited the Health Department Directorate to assess the ongoing arrangements. She provided a detailed overview of the situation and instructed for precise tracking of available hospital beds in the affected areas, as per the Kerala Health Minister's Office. Minister George also recommended setting up temporary hospitals if necessary and emphasised the need to evaluate the mortuary systems at existing hospitals, including the utilisation of mobile mortuaries. She also reviewed the operations of the control room, which will function 24/7 to assist both health workers and the public. The Wayanad landslide tragedy has prompted swift and comprehensive action from health officials.
On Tuesday morning, two massive landslides washed away the Mundakkai and Chooramala areas of Vellarimala village, taking place under Meppadi Panchayat in Wayanad. The landslides destroyed several houses, uprooted trees, and made water bodies swell, hampering the rescue work. The Wayanad landslide tragedy has left a path of devastation in its wake, with communities struggling to rebuild and recover.
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), "Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Kerala on July 31 and August 1." The weather department has predicted heavy rainfall for August 2. Additionally, it said, "Strong surface winds with speeds reaching 30-40 gusting to 50 kmph are likely to prevail occasionally over Kerala on July 30 and 31." The Wayanad landslide tragedy is exacerbated by the continuing adverse weather, complicating rescue and relief efforts.
The first landslide occurred at 2 am on July 30, followed by another at 4:10 am, causing immense damage to homes and livelihoods. Many areas, including Meppadi, Mundakkai, and Chooralmala, have been isolated, and roads have been washed away. The Vellarmala GVH School was completely buried. The Wayanad landslide tragedy has isolated many areas, making it difficult for rescue teams to reach those in need.
Late on Tuesday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held a high-level meeting to expedite the rescue operations at the landslide-affected Chooralmala in Wayanad. The meeting was held at the Kerala SDMA office and included discussions on enhancing operations through collaboration with various central agencies and forces. The Wayanad landslide tragedy has prompted a coordinated response involving multiple agencies to ensure the safety and recovery of affected communities.
The Wayanad landslide tragedy continues to unfold, with rescue operations in full swing despite the challenges posed by the weather and terrain. The community remains resilient, with local and national authorities working tirelessly to provide relief and support. The memory of those lost in the Wayanad landslide tragedy will be honoured as efforts continue to rebuild and restore the affected areas.
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