Kerala, July 30: The death toll from the massive landslides in Churalpara, Wayanad, Kerala, has risen to 93, according to district authorities.
It was 41 by the morning, whereas 52 bodies more were reportedly recovered from the debris by the evening, during the rescue operation.
The landslides occurred around 2 a.m., severely isolating the area. The Hardest hit locations include Churalpara, Velarimala, Mundakayil, and Pothukalu.
Authorities have reported that many parts of the affected areas remain inaccessible, with a sudden surge in fatalities noted in Pothukalu. The Harrison Malayalam plantation is among the affected areas, with reports that some managers are missing and several laborers have been relocated to safer locations, as confirmed by the plantation's general manager to the media.
