Landslide Incident, 308 Bodies Recovered Ops On
Search Operation for Wayanad Landslides Enters Day 6
The search and rescue operations in Kerala’s Wayanad have entered their sixth day, with several people still feared trapped in the debris.
Over 1300 forces have been deployed for today’s operation, according to Wayanad District Collector Meghashree.
The rescue operation is in full swing, with volunteers also assisting in the efforts.
Precautions are being taken to ensure the safety of the rescue teams, after volunteers got stranded in the area yesterday.
Night patrolling has been instituted in the affected areas, with police permission required for entry into the areas at night.
The Indian Air Force has airlifted equipment from Siachen and Delhi to aid in the search operations.
The death toll from the landslides, which occurred on July 30, stands at 308, with 215 bodies and 143 body parts recovered so far.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed gratitude to the Tamil Nadu government for their contribution of Rs 5 crore towards the relief efforts.
