158 Bodies Recovered in Wayanad Landslides, 191 Still Missing

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:30pm on 31 Jul 2024,Wednesday India

Rescue operations continue in Wayanad after landslides triggered by heavy rains. So far, 158 bodies have been found, and 191 people are still missing, according to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, and local authorities are working together on the rescue mission. Temporary bridges are being built to aid efforts. The weather department has forecast more rain, and alerts are in place for several districts. The Kerala government has set up 45 relief camps. Prime Minister's Office announced ₹2 lakh for families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.

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