Follow Us
- Gaza death toll crosses 43,000 as Israeli attacks kill 96 more Palestinians
- Prime Minister Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates various development projects worth over Rs 4,900 cro
- Russian glide bomb smashes Ukrainian headquarters – MOD
- Israel will have ‘unimaginable’ consequences: IRGC chief
- At least 7 killed in Israeli airstrike on Lebanese city of Tyre
Wayanad landslides toll rises to 316 deaths, more than 220 missing
Reports said, the number could climb higher, as more than 220 people remain missing. Due to relentless rainfall, rescue operations that were supposed to continue until 4 pm were cut short on Thursday.
The deceased include 30 children.
The casualties and injuries have been reported from Chooralmala, Attamala, and Mundakkai in Meppadi panchayath.
As many as 9328 affected people, including 19 pregnant women, are now housed at 91 relief camps set up in Meppadi and nearby areas in Wayanad district.
Around 348 buildings, including houses, schools, and shops, were fully damaged in the devastated village.
Rescue and search work with sniffer dogs were called off for the day around 6 pm, and it will resume on Friday morning. sources said.
A military team rescued around 1500 people from the landslide-affected sites in three wards.
The 190-foot Bailey Bridge was constructed by Maj. Seeta Shelka-led Army personnel from Madras Engineering Regiment on a war footing in only 16 hours. The bridge has the capacity to carry 24 tonnes.
Major General Vinod Mathew said the Bailey Bridge will be dedicated to the Wayanad people until construction of the new concrete bridge connecting to Chooralmala and Mundakkai was complete. The Bailey Bridge was airlifted from Delhi, and the structures were unloaded at Kannur International Airport,. while rail structures were brought on 18 military trucks from Bangalore to Wayanad by road.
Stay tuned with Fast mail News for further updates.
Prime Minister Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates various development projects worth over Rs 4,900 crore in Amreli, Gujarat
PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth around Rs 4,900 cr in Gujarat on Oct 28
India-Germany sign multiple MoUs on Green Hydrogen, Technology & Trade
Cyclone “Dana” Makes Landfall,Moves Across Northern Odisha & West Bengal Coasts
2 Soldiers martyred, 2 Porters Killed In Terror Attack In J&K's Baramulla
-
Prime Minister Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates various development projects worth over Rs 4,900 crore in Amreli, Gujarat -
Israel will have ‘unimaginable’ consequences: IRGC chief -
At least 7 killed in Israeli airstrike on Lebanese city of Tyre -
At least 136 died as Typhoon Trami hits Philippines -
At least 9 killed in new Israeli airstrike on UN-run school in Gaza City -
Iran would retaliate fearlessly against any act of folly targeting their country: President -
Israeli forces launch phosphorus bombs on Lebanese villages -
Gaza death toll crosses 42,900 with no letup in Israeli assault -
PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth around Rs 4,900 cr in Gujarat on Oct 28 -
Israeli army fires inside Kamal Adwan Hospital with 600 people inside -
Israel launches multiple strikes on Iran amid fear of a wider war -
India-Germany sign multiple MoUs on Green Hydrogen, Technology & Trade -
Israeli airstrikes kill 150 Palestinians in N.Gaza -
Cyclone “Dana” Makes Landfall,Moves Across Northern Odisha & West Bengal Coasts -
2 Soldiers martyred, 2 Porters Killed In Terror Attack In J&K's Baramulla