The Indian Army has deployed around 300 personnel for rescue efforts in Wayanad and an additional 140 are on standby in Thiruvananthapuram. Support has been mobilized from naval teams and Air Force helicopters to assist the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Army.
Kerala’s Wayanad district experienced devastating landslides on Tuesday morning that claimed the lives of at least 143 people and injured approximately 186 others. The calamity struck amid heavy rainfall, affecting the areas of Mundakkai and Chooramala in Vellarimala village, under Meppadi Panchayat.
The landslides resulted in the destruction of several homes, uprooted trees, and caused water bodies to swell, complicating rescue operations. Many individuals are still unaccounted for, with families reporting missing loved ones.