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Kerala rains: The World Weather Attribution services stated that the rain that had lashed Wayanad on July 30 was the heaviest and the third heaviest on record in the region. It had surpassed the fury of the floods of 2018 in the state.
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The landslides in Wayanad were triggered by a burst of rainfall that was made about 10 per cent heavier by human-caused climate change, a study has found. The Wayanad landslide occurred on July 30 this year.
The Kerala government may declare certain areas in Wayanad "no habitation" zones after the devastating July 30 landslides that drastically altered the landscape, making them unsafe for living. Survivors, many traumatized and uncertain about their future, are hesitant to return home.
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The landslide in Wayanad killed 308 people and left over 200 people. ISRO's National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC) in Hyderabad released satellite photos showing that the landslide displaced about 86,000 square meters of land.
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for many states with likely light rainfall in the national capital. Rajasthan, which witnessed heavy rains will get relief, according to the weather department.
The latest warning comes after more than 300 people lost their lives after massive landslides hit Chooralmala and Mundakkai of Wayanad on July 30 following incessant rainfall.
A passenger at Cochin International Airport was detained after making an alarming comment about a bomb in his bag to a CISF officer. The incident led to a thorough security check, which found no threat. The passenger was handed over to local police for further investigation.
The IMD has issued a rainfall alert for 23 states with very heavy rainfall in states like Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and northeastern states while a heavy rainfall alert has been issued for Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Maharashtra, among others.
PM Modi said that Centre will stand together with the Kerala government on helping those who lost everything in the disaster. The landlides have claimed the lives of over 300 people so far, while several are still missing.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said it was a good decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit landslides-hit Wayanad and expressed confidence that once he sees the extent of the devastation firsthand, the prime minister will declare it a national disaster.
PM Modi in Wayanad: PM Modi was accompanied by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Minister Suresh Gopi.
During PM Modi's visit to landslide-hit Wayanad, various teams involved in the rescue operation will brief him about the evacuation efforts. Check his full schedule here.
Wayanad landslides: The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Kerala's Kannaur at approximately 11:00 am, from where he will undertake an aerial survey of the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad.
Wayanad landslides: The search operations for those missing from the landslides-hit Chooralmala and Mundakkai areas continued with personnel from various forces, including the army and navy, over 500 volunteers and heavy machinery being deployed there.
This emotional farewell in Wayanad stands as a testament to the strong bond between the Indian Army and the people it serves, reminding everyone of the invaluable role these brave men and women play in times of crisis.
Chooralmala and Mundakkai areas in the Wayanad district were hit by landslides on July 30 causing huge devastation and claiming more than 300 lives.
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