Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:59am on 30 Jul 2024,Tuesday India
At least 93 people are dead and hundreds more are feared trapped following massive landslides in Wayanad, Kerala. Heavy rains triggered three landslides within four hours near Meppadi, devastating Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha villages. Rescue operations, involving the Army, Air Force, and NDRF, are ongoing despite difficult conditions. Prime Minister Modi has announced compensation for victims' families, while state authorities have declared two days of mourning. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy rain in several Kerala districts.