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A devastating landslide struck the hilly areas near Meppadi in Wayanad district of Kerala, claiming the lives of six individuals and leaving hundreds feared trapped. The incident occurred on [DATE], highlighting the precariousness of life in the region. The scale of the disaster is evident in the immediate response of authorities, with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan confirming the involvement of all government agencies in the search and rescue operations.
The rescue efforts are being coordinated with state ministers deployed to the district to oversee the operations. The gravity of the situation has prompted the Health Department, under the National Health Mission, to establish a control room. This emergency response system aims to provide immediate assistance to those affected by the landslides and other rain-related disasters in the region. The control room can be contacted through the numbers 9656938689 and 8086010833.
In addition to the state agencies, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has deployed Fireforce and NDRF teams to the affected area. Further support has been mobilized with an additional NDRF team on its way to Wayanad and two teams from the Kannur Defence Security Corps dispatched to aid the rescue efforts. Despite these concerted efforts, the rescue operation faces significant challenges due to persistent heavy rainfall. Locals have expressed fears that many people remain trapped, raising concerns about the potential for a further increase in casualties. The perilous conditions caused by the relentless rainfall are hampering the rescue operation, creating an urgent need for the swift deployment of additional resources and expertise.
Source: 6 Killed, Several Trapped As Landslides Hit Kerala's Wayanad