Death Toll Climbs to 143 in Wayanad Landslide; RSS and Seva Bharati Volunteers Active in Rescue Operations

 

 

The death toll in the Wayanad landslide tragedy climbed to 143 on Wednesday,, with several injured and trapped, according to the State Health Department. Relief and rescue operations are underway in Wayanad's Chooralmala after a landslide broke out yesterday.

 

 

The massive landslide wreaked havoc in the region as houses and roads were damaged, trees uprooted and water bodies swelled, hindering rescue operations.

 

 

 

 

 

On Tuesday, Union Minister George Kurian reached Wayanad to take stock of ongoing relief operations, where he interacted with senior officials of the NDRF, CRPF and Army officials.

 

 

RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) Swayamsevaks and Seva Bharati volunteers are also playing a crucial role in the rescue operations at the Chooralmala landslide in Wayanad, Kerala. These dedicated groups are providing essential services such as search and rescue, first aid, and logistical support.

 

 

 

 

They are setting up relief camps, distributing food and supplies, and offering psychological support to affected families. Their swift and organized response is significantly aiding the local authorities in managing the disaster and providing timely assistance to those in need.

 

 

On Tuesday morning, two massive landslides that washed away the Mundakkai and Chooramala areas of Vellarimala village took place under Meppadi Panchayat in Wayanad.

 

 

The landslides destroyed several houses, uprooted trees and made water bodies swell, hampering the rescue work.

 

 

 

 

Meanwhile, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), "Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Kerala on July 31 and August 1."'

 

 

The weather department has predicted heavy rainfall for August 2. Additionally, it said, "Strong surface winds with speeds reaching 30-40 gusting to 50 kmph are likely to prevail occasionally over Kerala on July 30 and 31."

 

 

 

 

The first landslide occurred at 2 am on July 30, followed by another at 4:10 am, causing immense damage to homes and livelihoods. Many areas, including Meppadi, Mundakkai and Chooralmala, have been isolated, and roads have been washed away. The Vellarmala GVH School was completely buried.