Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:46am on 31 Jul 2024,Wednesday India
At least 156 people have died and over 180 are injured after massive landslides hit Wayanad, Kerala. The landslides, which occurred within a span of four hours on Tuesday, affected Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha villages. Over 100 people are feared trapped under debris. Rescue efforts are underway, with the Army and multiple agencies involved. Authorities are collecting data to determine the number of missing persons. The landslides were triggered by heavy rain, with several people swept away in the Chaliyar river. The situation remains dire, with many feared still trapped. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.
