Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:09am on 30 Jul 2024,Tuesday India
Landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Wayanad, Kerala, have claimed at least 24 lives, with hundreds more feared trapped under debris. The Indian Army has been deployed, mobilizing four columns for rescue operations after a key bridge was destroyed. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rescued 101 people so far, with shelter camps and medical aid provided. Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Kerala’s Chief Minister of full support. The Indian Meteorological Department had forecasted heavy rain for the district, exacerbating the situation.
