Wayanad: With rescue operations still going on three days after a massive landslide struck Kerala’s Wayanad district, the Indian Army found four alive individuals. Among the three include two females and a male. All three were stranded in Padavetti Kunnu area of the district.
Army releases statement
“Indian Army found 4 alive individuals – two males and two females – who were stranded in Padavetti Kunnu, Wayanad. The operation was carried out with precision and care, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved. A casualty evacuation was coordinated and an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) was launched to facilitate the rescue. The swift response and seamless execution of the operation ensured the timely evacuation of the stranded individuals. One of the rescued females is experiencing difficulties with her leg and is receiving necessary medical attention,” the army said in a statement.
‘Continuing increase in death tolls’
In the meantime, the death toll from the landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district continue to increase as rescuers, braving rains and challenging terrain, searched for close to 300 persons who are still missing since rhe day of the incident. “The death toll from landslides has risen to 195,” news agency PTI quoted Wayanad District Collector Meghashree as saying.
There are fears that that the death toll may increase further, as many more body parts were collected, with genetic testing underway in order to identify their remains. According to Kerala ADGP M R Ajith Kumar, nearly 300 people were still missing.
“Based on the information we have received till now, approximately around 300 people are still missing. However, the Revenue Department is still collating the details. Within one or two days we will be able to get a final picture,” the news agency quoted Kumar as saying.
There are fears that that the death toll may increase further, as many more body parts were collected, with genetic testing underway in order to identify their remains. Kerala States News India: Top News India, States News, States News Headlines, Online State News India, State Politics news
