Ninety-three killed, dozens trapped As Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides
Ninety-three killed, dozens trapped As Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides: At least 93 people have been killed and dozens are still feared trapped after heavy rains triggered massive landslides in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
The landslides struck hilly areas in Wayanad district in the early hours of Tuesday. Rescue operations are under way, but are being hindered by heavy rains and the collapse of a crucial bridge.
“The situation continues to remain very grave. The causalities may go up,” V Venu, the state’s top civil servant, told media.
According to Chief Minister Pinari Vijayan Tuesday’s “landslide has wiped out an entire area”.
“Local hospitals are treating at least 123 injured, and more than 3,000 people have been rescued and moved to 45 relief camps, he said.
The landslides have hit several areas in the district, including Mundakkai, Attamala, Chooralmala and Kunhome.
Notably, A bridge connecting Chooralmala to Mundakkai and Attamala has collapsed, isolating the two places and making it difficult for rescue personnel to reach trapped families.
Nearly 350 families are believed to have lived in the affected regions, where a number of tea and cardamom estates are located.
Most victims are people who worked on the estates and were in Schools and colleges were closed in 10 of 14 lt’s help in relief efforts.
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