Wayanad Landslides LIVE: 148 Dead, Rescue Ops Continue; Kerala Observes 2-Day State Mourning

Wayanad Landslides LIVE Updates: At least 148 bodies have been recovered while 186 people have reportedly sustained injuries reportedly after a series of landslides struck the hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala’s Wayanad district. In other news, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, who were scheduled to meet with the families affected by the tragedy on Wednesday, postponed their visit to Wayanad.

Hello, readers! Welcome to Outlook India’s live news blog on Kerala’s Wayanad landslides. Kerala Revenue Department has said that the death toll in the Wayanad landslides has risen to 148. Besides, 186 people have aslo sustained injuries, after a series of landslides struck the hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala’s Wayanad district. Reportedly, over 50 bodies were recovered from the Chaliyar river many kilometers downstream, which are being kept at the Government Hospital in Nilambur. Besides, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, who were scheduled to meet with the families affected by the tragedy on Wednesday, postponed their visit to Wayanad. With the Kerala government declaring a two-day state mourning, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged people to come together to rebuild destroyed livelihoods, similar to what they did after the 2018 floods in the state. Rescue efforts are underway as the Army has deployed 200 soldiers from the Defence Security Corps and a medical team to assist with the rescue operations. Additionally, two helicopters from the Air Force Station in Sulur have been dispatched to aid in the efforts. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said that 45 camps have been set up in Wayanad, with more than 3000 people being rehabilitated.

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 31 Jul 2024, 10:44:37 am IST

Wayanad Landslides Update LIVE: 60 Teams From Ezhimala Naval Academy Reach Kerala’s Chooralmala For Rescue Ops

At least 60 teams from Ezhimala Naval Academy reached Chooralmala In Kerala’s Wayanad for rescue operation on Wednesday. A team headed by Lt. Commandant Ashirvad has reached. There are 45 sailors, five officers, 6 fire guards and a doctor in the group, said Kerala PRD (Public Relations Department).

 31 Jul 2024, 10:23:49 am IST

Wayanad Tragedy LIVE: Death Toll Mounts To 148

The death toll has risen to 148 in landslides in Kerala’s Wayand, ANI reported on Wednesday.

31 Jul 2024, 09:59:37 am IST

Wayanad Rescue Ops LIVE: Dog Squad Joins Search And Rescue Ops In Kerala’s Chooralmala

Dog squad on Wednesday joined the search and rescue operations underway in Wayanad’s Chooralmala. Landslides that occurred in Wayanad yesterday, claimed the lives of 143 people.

 31 Jul 2024, 09:50:55 am IST

Kerala Tragedy News LIVE: Congress Chief Kharge Terms Wayanad Landslides ‘National Disaster’, Says ‘Everyone Should Work Together’

On Wayanad tragedy in Kerala, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said, “We all have taken Wayanad situation seriously. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi will visit there. Workers of our party are also helping in the ongoing rehabilitation work. It is a national disaster, and everyone should work together. I said this issue in Rajya Sabha yesterday and the Chairman (Rajya Sabha) and JP Nadda, from the government side, also promised that no stone will be left unturned for relief and rescue of people in Wayanad.”

 31 Jul 2024, 09:48:05 am IST

Wayanad Landslides Rescue Ops LIVE: Army Saves Lives Of 70 People In Tragedy-hit Region Of Kerala

Army has again showed its valour under trying circumstances by rescuing at least 70 people from landslides-hit Wayanad district in Kerala.

In a statement, Army said, “In a remarkable display of coordinated efforts, Indian Army columns along with NDRF, state rescue teams, Coast Guard, Indian Navy and IAF, have been relentlessly working to address the crisis. Upto 1000 personnel rescued so far using man made bridge and human effort. Approx 70 dead bodies recovered by Army column Two additional Army Columns air lifted from Trivandrum by Indian Air Force Air Craft AN 32 & C 130 landed at Calicut at 10:30 PM last night. These columns commenced their onward journey to Wayanad at 6:45 AM today, with even an Army Officer on leave volunteering to join the mission.”

 31 Jul 2024, 09:36:04 am IST

Wayanad Tragedy LIVE: Grim Scenes Unfold As Rescue Efforts Resume In Landslide-hit Region

Harrowing scenes of dead bodies in sitting and lying positions inside destroyed houses could be seen as rescue operations resumed in the landslide-devastated Mundakkai hamlet in Kerala’s Wayanad district on Wednesday morning.

The rescuers could reach many inland areas, which were totally cut off, Wednesday morning only.

According to visuals aired on TV channels, at one place, army personnel could be seen breaking the tin roof of a house that was completely submerged in mud and using ropes to reach inside to retrieve the bodies of those trapped there.

A local man, who went inside one such house, said he saw mud-covered bodies in sitting positions on chairs and lying down on cots. PTI

 31 Jul 2024, 09:15:19 am IST

Wayanad Landslides Updates LIVE: IAF’s C-17 Globemaster Being Loaded With Essentials For Tragedy Affected Region

Indian Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster being loaded with bridging stores, at the Hindon Indian Air Force (IAF) Station, Ghaziabad (UP). Four columns from DSC Centre, Kannur, and 122 TA Battalion are conducting combined rescue operations alongside NDRF and State rescue teams. Approximately 1,000 individuals have been rescued, and around 70 deceased individuals have been recovered. ANI

31 Jul 2024, 08:54:00 am IST

Wayanad Tragedy LIVE Updates: Visuals From WIMS Hospital Where Injured Are Undergoing Treatment

Visuals from WIMS Hospital in Wayanad where the people who were injured in the landslides are undergoing treatment. The current death toll of the Wayanad landslides stands at 143.

 31 Jul 2024, 08:37:54 am IST

Wayanad Landslides LIVE: State Health Minister Veena George On Way To Tragedy-hit Region Meets Accident, Safe

Kerala Health Minister Veena George’s vehicle met with a minor accident near Manjeri in Malappuram district on Wednesday. She was travelling to Wayanad. She has suffered minor injuries and is being treated at Manjeri Medical College. ANI

 31 Jul 2024, 08:26:38 am IST

Wayanad Tragedy Updates LIVE: National Flag At Half-mast At Kerala Legislative Asssembly As State Observers 2-day Mourning

National flag was at half-mast at Kerala Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, as two-day mourning is being observed in the state after Wayanad landslide claimed 143 lives.

 31 Jul 2024, 08:23:27 am IST

Wayanad Tragedy News LIVE: Survivors Share Their Horrific Experience

The authorities in Kerala’s landslide-struck Wayanad on Wednesday started collecting data to determine the number of people missing following the massive tragedy as rescue operations resumed to trace persons suspected to be trapped. The survivors recount their horror.

 31 Jul 2024, 08:16:36 am IST

Wayanad Landslides News LIVE: Soldiers Gearing Up For 2nd Day Rescue Ops In Meppadi

Soldiers of the 122 Infantry Battalion of the Territorial Army preparing for the second day of rescue operations move out from their temporary shelter at local schools to calamity-hit areas in Meppadi, Wayanad.

 31 Jul 2024, 07:55:15 am IST

Wayanad Tragedy LIVE: Rescue Ops Underway In Chooralmala

Relief and rescue operation are underway in Wayanad’s Chooralmala after a landslide broke out yesterday early morning claiming the lives of 143 people.

 31 Jul 2024, 07:46:59 am IST

Wayanad Weather LIVE: IMD Issues ‘Orange’ Alert For 2 Days, Heavy Rainfall Predicted On Aug 2

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued an ‘orange’ alert in Wayanad and neighbouring districts, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall on July 31 and August 1. IMD has also predicted heavy rainfall for August 2. “Strong surface winds with speeds reaching 30-40 gusting to 50 kmph are likely to prevail occasionally over Kerala on July 30 and 31,” the IMD said.

 31 Jul 2024, 07:38:57 am IST

Wayanad Tragedy News LIVE: Bengal Guv Bose Reaches Calicut To Facilitate Rescue Ops

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose reached Kerala’s Calicut on Tuesday night to take stock of the relief work underway in Wayanad, where a series of landslides left at least 143 people dead and 186 injured, the Raj Bhavan said.

In a post on “X”, it also said that Bose has spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh regarding the rescue operations.

“Governor Bose has reached Calicut Airport on his way to the landslide hit Meppadi in the Wayanad Hills. He is in touch with the central and state agencies engaged in relief operations,” it said.

The 73-year-old Bose, who is from Kerala, will be visiting hospitals and relief camps and also facilitate rescue and relief operations.

“He is in close touch with the Chief Minister of Kerala,” the Raj Bhavan added.

 31 Jul 2024, 07:32:55 am IST

Wayanad Landslides Update LIVE: Heavy Engineering Equipment Taken To Spot Where Rescue Ops Are Currently Underway

Extremely heavy rain triggered a series of landslides in the hilly areas of Kerala’s Wayanad district early on Tuesday, leaving at least 143 people dead and 186 injured. Many were feared trapped under the debris.

 31 Jul 2024, 07:30:36 am IST

Kerala Landslides LIVE Updates: Authorities Scramble To Account For Missing Persons

District authorities in Kerala’s landslide-struck Wayanad on Wednesday started collecting data to determine the number of people missing following the massive tragedy, as rescue operations resumed to trace persons suspected to be trapped.

A special team at the District Emergency Operation Centre is compiling data on the number of people residing in the area, those found after the landslide, and the number of persons missing, a district administration official told reporters early Wednesday.

The official said data on individuals is being collected by reviewing ration card details and other government documents. PTI

 31 Jul 2024, 07:24:07 am IST

Wayanad Landslides LIVE: Death Toll Reaches 143, Say Officials

The Kerala Health Department on Wednesday announced that the death toll due the landslides has risen to 143.

 31 Jul 2024, 07:20:02 am IST

Wayanad Landslides LIVE: Rahul, Priyanka Put Off Their Visit

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra put off their scheduled Wednesday morning visit to landslide-hit Wayanad after authorities informed them that they would not be able to land due to incessant rain and adverse weather conditions.

The Congress leaders said they would visit the district as soon as possible.

In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said, “Priyanka and I were scheduled to visit Wayanad tomorrow to meet with families affected by the landslide and take stock of the situation.”

“However, due to incessant rains and adverse weather conditions, we have been informed by authorities that we will not be able to land,” he added. PTI

 31 Jul 2024, 07:11:58 am IST

Wayanad Tragedy LIVE News: Death Toll Rises To 135

The death toll due to landslides in Wayanad has risen to 135, as per local media reports.

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