Kerala Landslides Death Toll Rises to 308, Rescue Efforts Continue

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:27am on 02 Aug 2024,Friday India

The death toll from Tuesday's landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district has risen to 308, with rescuers racing to find survivors trapped under debris. Over 200 people were injured in the disaster, triggered by heavy rainfall. Rescue efforts, now in their fourth day, are being expanded to include drone-based radar to locate survivors. Challenges include treacherous terrain, destroyed roads and bridges, and equipment shortages, hindering efforts to clear mud and debris. Emergency personnel are working tirelessly to reach trapped survivors and provide aid to affected areas.

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