Wayanad Landslide: The district of Wayanad in the state of Kerala is making headlines for the past few days due to devastating landslides caused by heavy rainfall. Mundakkai, Choorlamala, Malappuram, and Neelambur forest are among the places considered to be the worst hit, which claimed some precious human lives. Reports say more than 160 people lost their lives in these landslides. Already, Central and State agencies have been pressed into service for large-scale relief and rescue operations in connection with this disaster.
Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Arrive in Wayanad
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi reached Wayanad amidst this crisis. Since Wayanad is the parliamentary constituency of Rahul Gandhi, his visit shows the seriousness of the situation. The Gandhi siblings are set to visit the affected areas to meet victims and oversee the ongoing relief efforts.
Rescue operations are underway at full pace, with thousands of personnel from NDRF, SDRF, local administration, and the Indian Army. Teams are working to evacuate people trapped under the debris and providing all necessary aid. Thereafter, areas from Wayanad to Attamala, Mundakkai, Choorlamala, Malappuram, and Neelambur have been terribly stricken, with Choorlmalachow showing scenes of wide-scale destruction.
Rescue Operations Under Duress
A video released by the news agency ANI captures the deplorable conditions rescuers have to contend with. It shows a rescue team wading in the waterlogged area littered with debris, indicating how the operation is tough for them in their mission to save as many lives as possible.
The magnitude of this continuing disaster has entailed a huge mobilization of response equipment and human resources in direct proportion to the enormity of the crisis and its needs for assistance. Getting into the relief efforts, priority is still given to immediate needs in order to provide urgent assistance for these affected people from this devastating natural calamity.