Death Toll In Wayanad Landslide Soars To 264, Efforts To Trace 200 Missing Underway

Updating on the situation on ground in Wayanad following the landslides, officials said that the death toll in Wayanad landslide reached 264. It was further added that around 200 people are still missing.

Third day Kerala’s worst-ever natural calamity began with the rescue operation involving 1,200 rescue officials.

The massive rescue operation involving officials from various Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Fire Forces besides locals is currently on in the four worst-affected landslide areas of Wayanad district — Churalpara, Velarimala, Mundakayil, and Pothukalu, which caught thousands of people unawares when two landslides took place in the early hours of Tuesday.

Bailey Bridge is virtually finished. Which linked the stranded areas between Churalmala and Mundakayil and is anticipated to expedite rescue efforts.

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The construction of the bridge was hindered by heavy rain on Wednesday night, but the rescue team members were fortunate to have clear skies on Thursday.

After being successfully evacuated, around 8,000 people were placed in about 82 relief camps.

Locals predict that the death toll will continue to climb when additional victims hidden beneath rubble are found.

Pinarayi Vijayan, the chief minister, is scheduled to arrive in the impacted districts. In addition, he will preside over an all-party conference to talk about the extensive reconstruction process. The Process needs to start because Churalmala and Mundakayil, two villages, have essentially been completely wiped away.

Also arriving are Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The latter is the Congress candidate after Rahul Gandhi vacated the Lok Sabha seat.