"Kerala: 19 killed, hundreds trapped as rain triggers landslides in Wayanad."
Lawmaker T Siddique stated that a crucial bridge connecting the town of Mundakkayi with other parts of the state has been destroyed.
Arpit Pattnaik
At least 19 people, including a one-year-old child, were killed, and hundreds were feared trapped following landslides amid heavy rain in Chooralmala and Mundakkayi in Kerala’s Wayanad early on Tuesday.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that all government agencies have joined the rescue operations, and multiple ministers have left for Wayanad to coordinate them.
Lawmaker T Siddique mentioned that a key bridge connecting Mundakkayi town with other parts of the state has been destroyed, making it difficult for rescue personnel to reach the heavily affected area without alternative arrangements. He requested intervention from the Army if required, emphasizing the need for choppers to be pressed into service for rescuing people.
The state health department and the National Health Mission have set up a control room and helpline numbers (9656938689 and 8086010833) for those seeking assistance. The State Disaster Management Authority stated that two teams of the Kannur Defence Security Corps have been ordered to rush to Wayanad for rescue and relief operations.
