Rain Fury Across India: Wayanad Landslide Toll Crosses 330-Mark; Over 50 Missing in HP

Wayanad/Shimla: As rain fury wreaked havoc from south to north in India, around 53 people are still missing in Himachal Pradesh after a cloudburst incident occurred on August 1, leaving at least eight people dead while over 330 people died in Kerala's Wayanad district following three massive landslides that struck the villages in Meppadi panchayat on July 30. Hundreds of people are still missing as rescuers continue their efforts to trace the missing one.

The Wayanad landslide tragedy has left the nation in a state of concern as Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing the Parliament, had said that Kerala was given prior warnings about possible landslides but it didn't take necessary actions.

Here are the Live Updates Related To Monsoon Across Nation

• 1,300 Personnel Deployed To Expedite Rescue Operations in Wayanad

Advanced radars, drones, and heavy machinery were used by rescue teams on Saturday, the fifth day of the tragic landslides that killed hundreds in Kerala's Wayanad district, to locate survivors or deceased. The state government also announced plans to establish a new township to rehabilitate displaced victims.

• Kerala government Announces Township For Wayanad landslide Survivors

The Kerala government on Saturday announced that a township will be established in a secure area to rehabilitate those displaced by the catastrophic landslide that occurred in the Mundakkai region of Wayanad district. During a press conference here, Vijayan said a comprehensive rehabilitation process is planned and will be implemented swiftly.

• Himachal Cloudbursts: Death Toll Rises To 9, Hunt For About 45 Missing Continues

With the recovery of a body from Rajban village in Himachal's Mandi, the death toll due to flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in three districts has increased to nine as the rescuers continue to search for about 45 missing people.

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• Several People Are Missing, Situation is Concerning, says Himachal Assembly LoP Jairam Thakur

“The people were not able to recover from the past situations and this incident has occurred again,” he said. 

• Indian Army Brigadier RP Singh Inspects Rampur's Samej, Where Cloudburst Took Place Recently

• Himachal Pradesh Assembly LoP, Jairam Thakur Inspects Flood-affected Areas of Kullu

• Due To Incessant Heavy Rainfall, Ambika River Overflows in Gujarat's Dang

• Waterlogging Witnessed in Navi Mumbai Following Heavy Rainfall

• Over 400 Missing After Landslides in Wayanad

According to ADGP Kumar, authorities are getting calls for around 400 people following landslides. ADGP, Law & Order Kerala, MR Ajith Kumar said, " This is the 5th day of rescue and relief operations...we are trying to see how many bodies can be recovered. The entire area has been divided into 6 zones...we have been concentrating on the river zone...along with Police officers, forest guards, fire force and coast guards and local people, are also on the job..as per district administration, they are getting calls for around 400 people...there were people who were from other states also, who used to work here..."

• Actor Mohanlal Visits Landslide-Hit Wayanad

After visiting the nandslide-affected areas, Actor and Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Mohanlal said, " We get to know about the depth of this incident when we go up and see ourselves. There is a lot of mud and not sure if people are still trapped inside. I thank everyone who is working behind this from the bottom of my heart...this is one of the biggest tragedies India has ever seen...we won't be able to retrieve back what we already lost but we need to make sure how we can help these people for their future."

• Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Donates Rs 1 Lakh to CM's Disaster Relief Fund

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday donated Rs 1 lakh and his wife TK Kamala contributes Rs 33,000 to Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund.

• Rescue Operations in Landslide-hit Wayanad Enters Day 5

Search and rescue operations in landslide-affected areas in Wayanad entered 5th day today. The death toll stands at 308. Drone visuals from Bailey Bridge, Chooralmala area of Wayanad.

• Restoration Works Underway in Rampur Following Cloudburst Incident 

Restoration works are underway in Rampur where an incident of cloudburst occurred on August 1, leaving 6 people dead and 53 still missing.

• Wayanad Landslide: 6 Rescued From Tribal Settlement, CM Shares Pics From Rescue Ops

"Six precious lives were saved from a remote tribal settlement after a tireless 8-hour operation by our courageous forest officials in landslide-hit Wayanad. Their heroism reminds us that Kerala's resilience shines brightest in the darkest times. United in hope, we will rebuild and emerge stronger," tweets Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
 

• Kerala Landslides: Rescue Ops Continue on 5th Day With Over 1,300 Rescuers Roped in

Search operations started early Saturday with more than 1,300 rescuers, heavy machinery and sophisticated equipment being deployed to look for survivors from the ravages of the landslides that have killed more than 200 people. Private companies specialising in the field of search and rescue, and volunteers have also joined the operations led by the army, police and emergency service units.

• Kerala Landslides: As per officials, 210 bodies and 134 body parts have been recovered till now, including 96 males, 85 females and 29 children.
• Kerala Landslides: The number of bodies claimed by their kin stood at 146. The administration has completed the post-mortem of 207 bodies and 134 body parts found from the incident site.

According to the officials, 84 people are undergoing treatment in various hospitals in Wayanad, Kozhikode and Malappuram districts while 187 have been discharged. 273 people have been brought to hospitals from the incident site. Earlier today, Kerala Health Minister Veena George confirmed 308 deaths in the multiple landslides that hit Wayanad on July 30.