Dozens Killed as Massive Landslides Hit Southern India

Published on July 30, 2024

Massive landslides triggered by heavy rain struck southern India on Tuesday, killing dozens of people and leaving hundreds injured, according to local media. Many houses were destroyed in the landslide that hit the Wayanad district in the state of Kerala. Authorities have mobilized helicopters and deployed the Indian army to support rescue operations. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said at a press conference that 93 bodies had been recovered and 128 people have received treatment for injuries. He warned that these numbers probably will increase as rescue operations continue. “The landslide in Wayanad is a heart-wrenching disaster. There was extremely heavy rainfall. An entire area has been wiped out,” he was quoted as saying by local media....

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