Sad Tuesday as Deadly Landslide Kills 63, Buries Hundreds

• A devastating landslide in Kerala has claimed at least 63 lives and left dozens feared trapped after torrential rains triggered massive earth movements in the Indian sub-county
• The heavy rains and collapse of a crucial bridge have significantly hampered rescue operations, with over 200 army personnel deployed to aid in the search and rescue efforts
• The region remains on high alert and heavy rains have continued even as the full extent of the damage continues to unfolds

At least 63 people have lost their lives, and many others are feared trapped after torrential rains unleashed devastating landslides in Kerala, India.

 The devastating landslides struck the hilly areas of Wayanad district in the early hours of Tuesday, transforming the day into a scene of profound sorrow and chaos.

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The Indian army has dispatched over 200 personnel to join the search and rescue efforts, working alongside local security forces despite the heavy rains and the collapse of a crucial bridge.

This collapse has isolated several affected areas, including Mundakkai, Attamala, Chooralmala, and Kunhome, severely hampering rescue operations.

Local hospitals are treating at least 100 injured individuals, and around 250 people have been rescued and relocated to temporary camps.

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Videos circulating on social media reveal the harrowing impact of the landslides, with muddy water gushing through unpaved streets and forested areas, sweeping away homes and stranding people and vehicles.

The collapse of a key bridge connecting Chooralmala to Mundakkai and Attamala has made it extremely challenging for rescue teams to reach trapped families.

Rashid Padikkalparamban, a local resident, reported that at least three landslides occurred around midnight, resulting in the destruction of the bridge.

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As the army and air force work to airlift trapped families, rescuers are using ropes to pull victims from the debris.

With further heavy rains predicted, Wayanad district and neighboring areas remain on high alert. Schools and colleges have been closed in 10 of the 14 districts, and the disaster has drawn attention in India’s parliament, with Vice-President Jagdeep Singh Dhankar calling it a “very painful situation.”