New Discoveries of Landslide Victims Amid Ongoing Rehabilitation Efforts

District authorities have found three bodies and two body parts near Kanthanpara waterfall and airlifted them to Meppadi taluk hospital. The total recoveries now reach 229 bodies and 198 parts. Rehabilitation efforts are ongoing, with the government identifying 65 buildings for temporary housing and forming a panel to evaluate relief measures.

District authorities reported the discovery of three more bodies and two body parts of missing landslide victims near Kanthanpara waterfall. The remains were airlifted to Meppadi taluk hospital on Saturday.

This development brings the total number of recovered bodies to 229, and body parts to 198, since the disaster struck the region. The helicopter faced several challenges, including tough terrains and adverse weather conditions.

The body parts were retrieved later in the day, according to officials. Meanwhile, a cabinet sub-committee has established a panel led by District Collector D R Meghashree to assess the rehabilitation process for individuals in relief camps. Temporary housing efforts include 65 identified buildings and 286 rentable houses.