Wayanad landslides: At least 264 killed, 200 still missing

Published By : Sourav Prakash Das | August 1, 2024 10:10 AM

Wayanad landslides: Death toll reaches 264, around 200 people still missing

Shillong, Aug 1: The death toll from the horrific landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district has reached 264 with around 200 people still missing, officials reported on Thursday.

More than 1,200 rescue officials began their operations in the morning on the third day of Kerala’s worst-ever natural calamity. The massive rescue operation involves officials from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Fire Forces, and locals. They are focusing on the four worst-affected landslide areas in the Wayanad district: Churalpara, Velarimala, Mundakayil, and Pothukalu. Thousands of people were caught unawares when two landslides occurred early Tuesday.

A Bailey Bridge, nearing completion, will connect the marooned areas between Churalmala and Mundakayil and is expected to speed up rescue operations. Heavy rain on Wednesday evening hampered the bridge's erection, but clear skies on Thursday favored the rescue efforts.

More than 8,000 people have been safely evacuated and accommodated in around 82 relief camps. According to locals, the death toll is expected to rise as more bodies are recovered from the debris.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will visit the affected areas and chair an all-party meeting to discuss the massive rehabilitation process, as the villages of Churalmala and Mundakayil have been practically washed away. Additionally, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the Congress candidate for the seat vacated by Rahul Gandhi, will also be arriving.

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