Devastation in Wayanad: Kerala Chief Minister Reports Grim Fatalities

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan confirmed 144 bodies recovered in Wayanad district after severe landslides, with 191 still missing. Over 200 were hospitalized and 5,592 rescued. Around 8,017 people have been relocated to camps. The numbers are expected to rise, with many feared buried under debris.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reported on Wednesday the recovery of 144 bodies from landslide-hit areas in Wayanad district, noting that approximately 191 individuals remain unaccounted for.

Vijayan disclosed that over 200 people have been admitted to hospitals, and 5,592 individuals have been rescued from the landslides-ravaged high-range district.

Additionally, 8,017 people including children and pregnant women, have been relocated to the 82 operational camps in the district, said Vijayan during a press conference.

The district administration cautioned that the death toll may rise, with hundreds feared buried under the debris.

Massive landslides, triggered by torrential rains, struck Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha hamlets early Tuesday, resulting in significant loss of life including women and children.

(With inputs from agencies.)