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Published 14:36 IST, July 30th 2024

What Makes Wayanad A Landslide Prone Area, Know Details

What Makes Wayanad A Landslide Prone Area, Know Details

Reported by: Harshita Kartikeya

Atleast 70 people were killed in massive landslides in Wayanad. Landslides were triggered by heavy rains in Kerala's Wayanad. Hundreds of people were feared trapped. NDRF alongwith local residents are involved in rescue operation. Indian Army personnel have also been mobilised to aid the rescue efforts. The collapse of a key bridge at the disaster site has worsened the situation. Torrential rains have uprooted trees, destroyed houses in Kerala's Wayanad. Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala and Noolpuzha are the affected areas. The area's hilly terrain, coupled with heavy rainfall aggravates the disaster. 

 

Torrential rains have uprooted trees, destroyed houses in Kerala's Wayanad. Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala and Noolpuzha are the affected areas. The area's hilly terrain, coupled with heavy rainfall aggravates the disaster.
 

Updated 21:13 IST, July 30th 2024

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