The landslides in Wayanad were triggered by a burst of rainfall that was made about 10 per cent heavier by human-caused climate change, a study has found. The Wayanad landslide occurred on July 30 this year.
The Kerala government may declare certain areas in Wayanad "no habitation" zones after the devastating July 30 landslides that drastically altered the landscape, making them unsafe for living. Survivors, many traumatized and uncertain about their future, are hesitant to return home.
The landslide in Wayanad killed 308 people and left over 200 people. ISRO's National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC) in Hyderabad released satellite photos showing that the landslide displaced about 86,000 square meters of land.
The latest warning comes after more than 300 people lost their lives after massive landslides hit Chooralmala and Mundakkai of Wayanad on July 30 following incessant rainfall.
A touching video from Wayanad, showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's heartfelt interaction with a young landslide survivor in a hospital has now gone viral. The video captures the child playing with the PM's beard and spectacles, highlighting a tender moment amid the tragedy.
At least 226 people died and many remain unaccounted for after landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad on July 30 in what is seen as one of the biggest natural disasters to have impacted the southern state.
Wayanad landslides: The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Kerala's Kannaur at approximately 11:00 am, from where he will undertake an aerial survey of the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad.
Wayanad landslides: The number of deaths resulting from the devastating landslides in the Mundakkai and Chooralmala areas of Wayanad has increased over 300 in the state.
This emotional farewell in Wayanad stands as a testament to the strong bond between the Indian Army and the people it serves, reminding everyone of the invaluable role these brave men and women play in times of crisis.
A class 3 student wrote a letter in his school diary expressing gratitude to the Indian Army. He said that he would join the army one day. The Indian Army gave a touching reply to the child on social media.
The Centre had forewarned the Kerala government about possible floods and landslides but it ignored these warnings, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Parliament, prompting a sharp response from Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, who refuted his remarks as "baseless" and "inconsistent".
On Thursday, Kerala Forest Department officials, while conducting search and rescue operations, they found a tribal woman, belonging to the Paniya community of Wayanad. Later, they reached atop the mountain to rescue her family.
According to the proposal, ESA will encompass 9,993 square kilometres in Kerala, covering 13 villages in the Wayanad district, including Noolpuzha, which was hit by landslides on July 30.
Wayanad landslides: The Union Communication Minister has stated that Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) are working to restore normalcy in Wayanad, Kerala, following heavy rains and landslides.
Wayanad landslides: Telecom operators are indulged in augmenting and restoring connectivity in the landslide-hit Wayanad district of Kerala to ensure communications between rescue teams, government officials and the public.
The Indian Army's Madras Engineers Group built a bridge in just 16 hours amid the ongoing rescue mission in Kerala's landslide-hit Wayanad.
Wayanad landslide: Massive landslides triggered by torrential rains hit Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha hamlets in the early hours of Tuesday, killing 177 people, including women and children, so far.
Wayanad landslides: Two massive landslides struck Mundakkai and Chooralmala in Wayanad in the early hours of July 30, causing extensive destruction, loss of lives, and injury to hundreds, as per the Kerala Revenue Department.
The devastating series of landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad district, claiming nearly 160 lives with the toll expected to rise as rescuers search through the debris. with this, the 13-year-old Madhav Gadgil report come into focus. Let's understand what is it?
The death toll from the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district has risen to 285. Concerns remain for the 240 people who are still missing.
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