A massive landslide hit Meppadi, Mundakkai Town, and Chooral Mala of the Wayanad district early Tuesday morning (July 30). Videos showed destruction at the site amid rescue operations and heavy rainfall in the region.
A landslide hit Mundakkai in Wayanad district, causing severe damage. The first landslide occurred around 2 a.m., followed by another around 4:10 a.m. The affected areas include Vythiri, Vellarimala, and Meppadi. Ongoing heavy rains are aggravating the situation, with fears that many people might be trapped under the debris. The road from Chooralmala to Mundakkai has been washed away, complicating rescue efforts. Meanwhile, the authorities have released helpline numbers.
"Landslide occurs in Wayanad following heavy rainfall. Health Department - National Health Mission has opened a control room and issued Helpline numbers 9656938689 and 8086010833 for emergency assistance. Two Air Force helicopters Mi-17 and an ALH will depart from Sulur at 7.30 am. Rescue operations will be coordinated," a statement read.
: Landslide occurs in Wayanad following heavy rainfall. Health Department - National Health Mission has opened a control room and issued Helpline numbers 9656938689 and 8086010833 for emergency assistance. Two Air Force helicopters Mi-17 and an ALH will depart from Sulur…
— DD News (@DDNewslive)400 families have been severely affected by the landslide in kerala Wayanad region! pic.twitter.com/yP75slGvR3
— முத்து (@Muthuhere3)Landslide visuals are coming in from pic.twitter.com/a5Y9APcvst
— MasRainman (@MasRainman)A devastating bridge collapse in Chooral Mala Town has left approximately 400 families stranded, with the sole access point to Attamala in Mundakkai now impassable. The disaster has significantly impeded rescue efforts, resulting in multiple injuries and vehicles being swept away.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has mobilized all government agencies to conduct search and rescue operations in the aftermath of massive landslides in the hilly regions surrounding Meppadi in Wayanad district. In response to the landslides and other rain-related disasters in the area, the Health Department's National Health Mission has set up a dedicated control room to coordinate relief efforts. Individuals in need of urgent assistance can reach out to the authorities at the designated helpline numbers: 9656938689 or 8086010833.