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Wayanad Landslide Updates: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan assured all possible rescue operations to be coordinated in the landslides in Wayanad.

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Updated : July 30, 2024 11:46 am IST

Wayanad Landslide Updates: An additional team of NDRF has been directed to reach the spot.

New Delhi :

At least 43 people have been killed and several are feared trapped after massive landslides hit Wayanad in the early hours today as heavy rainfall continued in Kerala.

250 members of the Fire and Rescue, Civil Defence, NDRF, and Local Emergency Response Teams are involved in the rescue operation. An additional team of NDRF has been directed to reach the spot immediately, the officials said.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan assured all possible rescue operations to be coordinated in the landslides in Wayanad.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the loss of lives in landslides and assured Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of all possible help from the Centre to deal with the crisis.

The prime minister announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who died. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.

Here are the Updates on Wayanad landslides:
 

Jul 30, 2024 11:46 (IST)
Wayanad landslides: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan directs all Kerala govt events to be postponed
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has ordered postponement of all state government public events scheduled for Tuesday following landslides that hit Wayanad and claimed the lives of at least 43 people.

As per the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority, landslides occurred in Meppadi panchayat, Vythiri taluk of Wayanad district, at around 3.49 am on July 30.

According to officials, around 70 people have sustained injuries in the massive landslides.

Jul 30, 2024 11:43 (IST)
Update: Death count in Wayanad landslide rises to 43, Army and Air Force brought in for rescue ops
Jul 30, 2024 11:09 (IST)
Wayanad landslide
Lok Sabha LoP and former MP from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi tweets, "I am deeply anguished by the massive landslides near Meppadi in Wayanad...I have spoken to the Kerala Chief Minister and the Wayanad District Collector, who assured me that rescue operations are underway. I have requested them to ensure coordination with all agencies, set up a control room, and inform us of any assistance needed for the relief efforts. I will speak to Union Ministers and request them to provide all assistance possible to Wayanad.  I urge all UDF workers to assist the administration in the rescue and relief operations."

Jul 30, 2024 11:06 (IST)
On Wayanad landslide, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan says, "Your heart goes out to all those families. I have been told that so far our teams have not been able to reach the landslide site due to heavy rain and that the river has changed its course."

Jul 30, 2024 11:04 (IST)
Wayanad landslides update:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to the Army chief and asked him to mobilise forces for assistance and rescue in landslide-hit Wayanad, Kerala. Army teams have reached the ground.
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Jul 30, 2024 11:04 (IST)
Kerala Minister AK Saseendran visits the injured in the Wayanad landslide at the Meppady Hospital.
Jul 30, 2024 10:55 (IST)
Update: Number of deaths in Wayanad landslides rises to 24.
Jul 30, 2024 09:53 (IST)
Wayanad landslides updates: PM Modi assures Kerala Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of all possible help

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the loss of lives in landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district and assured Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of all possible help from the Centre to deal with the crisis.

The prime minister announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who died. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.
Jul 30, 2024 09:34 (IST)
8 Dead, Hundreds Trapped After Wayanad Landslides, PM Dials Chief Minister
At least eight people have died and hundreds are feared trapped after multiple landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad district. Multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Forces, have joined the rescue ops in the hilly areas near Meppadi. Read more

Jul 30, 2024 09:33 (IST)
  • The Chief Minister has announced that the state Health Department has opened a control room. 
  • Those in need of emergency assistance can contact authorities on helpline numbers 9656938689 and 8086010833.

Jul 30, 2024 09:33 (IST)
  • Besides the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority and NDRF, the Kannur Defence Security Corps are also set to join the rescue operation. 
  • The Chief Minister also said two Air Force helicopters will depart for Wayanad shortly to join the ops.
  • Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said all agencies have joined the rescue operation in Wayanad. 
  • State ministers will coordinate the rescue ops, he has said in a statement.

Jul 30, 2024 09:32 (IST)
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and assured all help to the LDF government.
  • The Prime Minister's Office has announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those killed in the calamity. Those injured would be given ₹ 50,000.

Jul 30, 2024 09:32 (IST)
  • At least eight people have died and hundreds are feared trapped after multiple landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad district.
  • Multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Forces, have joined the rescue ops in the hilly areas near Meppadi.



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