Wayanad Landslides: At Least 270 Dead, 200 Injured; Around 240 Still Missing As Army-Led Rescue Operations Enter Third Day

At least 270 people have died and over 200 were injured after the massive landslides that struck the hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerela's Wayanad.

The Army-led rescue efforts have saved around 1,000 people and around 240 people are still missing, Manorama reported.

Three landslides struck Wayanad on Tuesday (30 July) following heavy rain.

Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha villages in the district were the worst affected due to the landslides.

The Army has established a Command and Control Centre in Kozhikode to coordinate Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts.

-On the third day, rescue operations resumed with teams from the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard, alongside the NDRF and other agencies. Each team is accompanied by a dog squad.

A temporary Bailey bridge in Chooralmala is being constructed by the Army's Engineer Task Force from Madras Engineer Group, the Army said in a post on X.

An Indian Air Force plane has arrived in Kannur with a 110-feet Bailey bridge and three search and rescue dog teams to support the operations.

The rescue efforts are facing challenges amid heavy rains in the region.

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted more rain for Wayanad and nearby districts in the coming days.

A red alert has been issued for Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasargod.

Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are scheduled to visit relief camps in Wayanad on Thursday.

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