Wayanad landslides: The devastating series of landslides in Wayanad district has claimed the lives of at least 158 people and injured over 200, with the toll expected to rise as rescuers search through the debris.
Wayanad landslides: The landslides caused extensive damage to houses and roads, uprooted trees, and caused water bodies to swell. Rescue efforts to locate and save missing persons are still ongoing.
Wayanad landslides: As many as 146 people have died in one of the worst natural disasters in Kerala's Wayanad and 128 people were injured in massive landslides triggered by torrential rains.
A senior climate scientist attributes the recent deadly landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district to the warming of the Arabian Sea, causing extremely heavy rainfall and atmospheric instability.
The Kerala government has sought further assistance from the nation's defence forces to augment the rescue teams. A 43-member team from the 122 Infantry Battalion (TA) MADRAS has been deployed to aid in the efforts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Wayanad and other northern districts of Kerala due to heavy rains causing landslides and severe disruptions.
India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.
Wayanad is currently reeling from the devastations caused by landslide with over 80 fatalities. the Indian Army, NDRF have been deployed for the rescue and relief operation. The Red Alert for today and tomorrow has restricted air support and the rescue work is underway through ground only.
Wayanad landslide: Survivors of the Wayanad landslide in Kerala recount their harrowing experiences of narrow escapes as rescue efforts continue. An elderly couple and a woman searching for her family share their emotional stories.
Wayanad landslides Highlights: Massive landslides hit various hilly areas near Meppadi in the Wayanad district of Kerala early on Tuesday. Rescue operation has been launched and Indian Army has been called in to aid in the rescue efforts.
Wayanad landslides: Massive landslides have destroyed houses, swollen water bodies and broken branches of uprooted trees dot the high-range villages of Kerala's Wayanad.
Top News
Latest News
