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Landslides Leave Behind A Trail of Death And Destruction in Kerala's Wayanad

Landslides in southern India killed at least 49 people on Tuesday, July 30, officials confirmed. As many as hundreds more were believed trapped, the army said. Both the central and state authorities have launched massive search and rescue operations. (X@04 BN NDRF)

By ETV Bharat English Team

Published : Jul 30, 2024, 1:18 PM IST

Updated : Jul 30, 2024, 1:45 PM IST

Landslides rocked the high-range hamlets of Wayanad in the early hours today. (X@04 BN NDRF)
State Revenue Minister K Rajan said that over 70 persons who were injured in the landslides have been admitted to various hospitals. (X@04 BN NDRF)
The Indian Navy team from Ezhimala will arrive for rescue operations at Chooralmala (X@04 BN NDRF)
Rescue operation being carried out in Kerala's Wayanad on Tuesday (X@04 BN NDRF)
A view of the horrific landslide that shook Kerala's Wayanad. (X@04 BN NDRF)
The natural calamity has claimed the lives of 49 people, sparking apprehensions of possible increase in fatalities. (ETV Bharat)
The bodies of the deceased are being taken to various hospital morgues for identification and autopsy. (X@04 BN NDRF)
NDRF Rescue operations continue at the Landslide Incident Site. (X@04 BN NDRF)
Nine bodies swept away by the Chaliyar River were recovered in Malappuram. (X@04 BN NDRF)
Ongoing evacuations are being carried out to ensure public safety. (X@04 BN NDRF)
Last Updated : Jul 30, 2024, 1:45 PM IST

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