Wayanad Landslides: Death Toll Hits 167 as Major Rescue Efforts Continue; Key Updates on Relief Operations

Top 10 Updates on Wayanad Landslides:

1. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Visit Wayanad: The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are heading to Wayanad to assess the damage from the landslides. The death toll has risen to 167, with many still missing. Their visit comes amid ongoing rescue operations.
2. Gandhi’s Postponed Visit: Rahul Gandhi announced on X that due to severe weather conditions, their visit to Wayanad has been delayed. He assured that they will visit as soon as possible and continue to monitor the situation and provide assistance.
3. All-Party Meeting Scheduled: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will lead an all-party meeting in Wayanad on Thursday. The meeting will include state ministers, local MLAs, and political leaders to review the ongoing search and rescue operations.
4. Condolences from Russian President: Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent condolences to Indian leaders over the Wayanad landslides, expressing deep sympathy for the victims and their families.
5. West Bengal Governor Donates Salary: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, currently in Kerala, has pledged to donate his entire month’s salary to disaster relief efforts for Wayanad.
6. Death Toll and Missing Persons: The death toll from the landslides in Wayanad has reached 167, with 191 people still reported missing. Rescue operations are in full swing to find survivors trapped under debris.
7. Infrastructure and Rescue Efforts: Makeshift bridges have been constructed over swollen rivers, and excavators are clearing debris from affected villages in Wayanad.
8. Maldivian President’s Condolences: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu expressed condolences for the Wayanad landslides, calling the disaster an “unimaginable tragedy.”
9. Army’s Command Centre: The Ministry of Defence has set up a Command and Control Centre in Kozhikode, headed by Major General VT Mathew and Brigadier Arjun Segan, to coordinate disaster response efforts.
10. Emergency Measures in Mundakkai: In Mundakkai, isolated from the rest of Wayanad, makeshift bridges and pulleys are being used to evacuate stranded individuals and transport bodies from destroyed homes to ambulances.