Beautiful Hamlets Turn Gloomy | Tragic Massive Landslides in Wayanad district early on July 30
Beautiful Hamlets Turn Gloomy | Tragic Massive Landslides in Wayanad district early on July 30 | Burying Vast Areas under Debris | Updates and Relief Efforts Devastating Impact of Wayanad Landslides : Massive landslides struck Kerala's Wayanad district early on July 30, burying vast areas under debris. At least 123 people lost their lives, and many more are missing. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of those who perished. Beautiful Hamlets Turn Gloomy: Picturesque villages like Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha, known for their scenic beauty, now stand devastated. Floodwaters swept vehicles away, and large boulders hindered rescue efforts. Heavy rains complicated the rescue operations as workers bravely shifted the dead and injured to ambulances. Red Alert Issued by IMD: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert ...