Category: Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir, State

Wayanad landslides: Death toll mounts to 294; area split into 6 zones as rescue ops continue

Wayanad landslides: Death toll mounts to 294; area split into 6 zones as rescue ops continue As per the preliminary findings, 348 houses have been damaged in the landslides. Of the seven bodies found on the day, four were recovered from Chooralmala and three from Mundakkai. The progress of search operations at Mundakkai and Punjirimattom, which were cut off following the collapse of the bridge at Chooralmala, had been slow for the past two days as excavators could not cross the river.

Jammu and Kashmir, State

Wayanad landslide : Actor Mammootty, Dulquer Salman contribute towards Chief Ministers relief fund

Wayanad landslide : Actor Mammootty, Dulquer Salman contribute towards Chief Ministers relief fund Actor Mammootty personally handed over his contribution at the Wayanad relief collection center located at the Kadavanthra Regional Sports Center in Ernakulam today morning. The actor donated Rs 20 lakh, while his son Dulquer Salman contributed Rs 15 lakh. Mammootty handed over the cheque to industries minister P Rajeev and district collector NSK Umesh on behalf of the relief efforts undertaken.

Jammu and Kashmir, State

Wayanad search operation: In a major breakthrough, army opens Bailey bridge for rescue works

Wayanad search operation: In a major breakthrough, army opens Bailey bridge for rescue works Wayanad search operation: This bridge construction is highly critical as rescue operations are hindered due to the severe inaccessibility of the affected Mundakkai area. The bridge, which can support a weight of up to 90 tonnes, is expected to mitigate the challenges posed by the difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions.

Jammu and Kashmir, State

Wayanad disaster : Survivors recount horrific moments after the landslides stuck Punjiri Vattom

Wayanad disaster : Survivors recount horrific moments after the landslides stuck Punjiri Vattom “When I heard the huge noise, I was sure that there is a major disaster that has taken place and within seconds I got to know it was a landslide. Had to wake up my parents, children and wife in a hurry and run with everything that we could hold on with us. By the time, I came out I could see large boulders outside and water gushing through the roads. By the time we moved out, my sister and family also managed to flee the spot”, said Sanal to News9.