Wayanad Landslides

Wayanad Landslides: Two Odisha Doctors Missing After Vacation Trip To Wayanad

31 Jul 2024

Two doctors from Odisha, Dr. Bishnu Rasad Chinhara and Dr. Swadhin Panda, have been reported missing in Kerala following severe landslides in the Wayanad district. The doctors, who had traveled to Kerala for a vacation with their wives, are unaccounted for amid the devastation that has left at least 158...

Southern Naval Command Dispatches Relief Team to Wayanad; Heavy Rainfall Warning for Five Kerala Districts

31 Jul 2024

The Southern Naval Command dispatched a disaster relief team of 68 personnel from INS Zamorin at Ezhimala to the landslide-affected areas in Kerala's Wayanad. The massive landslides, which struck Chooralmala and Mundakkai areas on Tuesday, have resulted in the tragic loss of over 150 lives, including women and children. Responding...

Wayanad Landslide: Survivor Describes Narrow Escape, Says ‘I Don’t Have A Home’

31 Jul 2024

In a devastating disaster, at least 151 people have been killed and dozens are still unaccounted for following massive landslides that struck Wayanad district in Kerala early Tuesday morning. The natural calamity has wreaked havoc in Wayanad, a region renowned for its scenic tea estates and hilly terrain, leaving a...

Wayanad Landslides: Death Toll Rises To 123 As Kerala Braces For More Rain

31 Jul 2024

The Wayanad landslide tragedy has claimed at least 123 lives as of Tuesday evening. The landslides have caused widespread destruction, including damaged homes, uprooted trees, and swollen water bodies, complicating rescue efforts. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan described the event as one of the most severe natural disasters the state...

Wayanad Landslide Highlights Urgent Need for Enhanced Disaster Preparedness in India

30 Jul 2024

The recent landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, have once again highlighted the importance of effective disaster management in a state frequently besieged by natural calamities. As the death toll reaches 84 and rescue operations continue, the incident has sparked a critical review of Kerala’s preparedness and response mechanisms. This analysis delves...

WATCH | Devastating Landslides in Wayanad: Roads and Cars Swept Away

30 Jul 2024

Disturbing videos of the recent landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, have emerged on social media, revealing extensive damage to roads, property, and trees. The relentless rainfall in the region has triggered multiple landslides, resulting in over 70 fatalities and leaving hundreds trapped under debris. As of Tuesday, officials report that approximately...

Deadly Landslides In Kerala Kill 45, Over 250 Rescued Amid Heavy Rains

30 Jul 2024

Heavy monsoon rains have caused landslides in Kerala, India, killing at least 45 people and leading to the rescue of around 250 others. The landslides have turned the area into a scene of mud and debris, making rescue efforts challenging. In Wayanad district, where the landslides struck, roads have been...

Wayanad Landslides: Over 50 Dead—Why Are Landslides Common During Rain?

30 Jul 2024

Tragedy struck Kerala on Tuesday morning, July 30, as three devastating landslides hit the hilly region of Meppadi in Wayanad. The disaster has claimed the lives of over 50 people, with hundreds more feared trapped under the debris. The Wayanad landslides occurred within a span of four hours amidst heavy...

Wayanad Landslides: ‘Red’ Alert Issued As Heavy Rain Causes Fatalities

30 Jul 2024

On Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘red’ alert for Wayanad due to extreme rainfall. This alert indicates very heavy rain, and it comes as massive landslides hit the hilly areas around Meppadi in Wayanad, resulting in more than 50 deaths. A ‘red’ alert has also been issued...

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