Tragedy Strikes Wayanad: Landslides Claim 173 Lives

Wayanad district in Kerala witnessed devastating landslides that have killed 173 people, including children and women, and injured over 200. Authorities are struggling to trace missing persons amidst challenging terrain. The rescue operation involves around 3,000 workers and heavy machinery to uncover debris, while healthcare professionals work tirelessly on the front lines.

Wayanad district in Kerala has been engulfed by devastating landslides, leaving 173 people dead and over 200 injured, authorities reported on Thursday.

The calamity has pushed rescue teams to their limits as they battle waterlogged terrain and debris in a desperate search for survivors. Heavy machinery is urgently needed to expedite the rescue efforts.

Alongside the rescue operations, healthcare professionals are working round the clock to provide critical care and perform autopsies. The state faces an uphill task with around 191 people reported missing, and the true figure feared to be higher.