In a tragic turn of events, Wayanad’s Meppadi area in Kerala has been severely affected by landslides, resulting in at least 44 confirmed deaths. The Kerala government has launched an extensive rescue operation to provide relief and aid to the affected individuals. Minister MB Rajesh has highlighted the ongoing efforts to manage the crisis, including collaboration with various agencies and the Army.
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- 44 Dead: Kerala Minister MB Rajesh confirmed the death toll of 44 people due to landslides in Meppadi, Wayanad.
- 250 Rescued: So far, 250 people have been rescued and shifted to temporary shelters.
- Rescue Operations: Rescue operations are underway on a war footing, with help requested from the Army.
- Chief Minister’s Involvement: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is closely monitoring the situation and has sent a team of ministers to Wayanad.
- IAS Officer Deployment: An IAS officer will be stationed in Wayanad to coordinate the rescue efforts.
- NDRF and Navy Presence: Teams from the NDRF, Civil Defence, and the Navy are involved in the rescue operations.
- Injuries and Hospitals: Around 70 people are injured, with 24 bodies received at various hospitals.
- Infrastructure Damage: A bridge in the affected area has been washed away, complicating rescue efforts.
- Medical Assistance: The government has dispatched medical equipment and health workers to local hospitals.
- Control Room Established: A control room has been set up to manage immediate relief and rescue operations effectively.
