
A devastating landslide struck Wayanad on Tuesday (July 30), resulting in significant loss of life. Emergency responders, including the Army, NDRF, and SDRF teams, have been working tirelessly for the past 48 hours to conduct rescue and relief efforts. A poignant video has surfaced from the affected area, depicting a procession of ambulances transporting the victims' bodies, highlighting the tragic aftermath of the disaster.
Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi to visit landslide-hit Wayanad today
Following the tragic landslides in Wayanad that claimed at least 276 lives, medical teams were deployed to support rescue and relief operations. These teams are tasked with treating the injured and transporting the deceased to morgues. A viral video on social media shows a convoy of 8 to 10 ambulances navigating a misty road. The area is eerily quiet, with cars lined up on both sides of the road, and a lone person with an umbrella standing on the roadside.
Another video showed, people running behind an ambulance when it slowed down on a water-logging road, melted hearts and showed the unity of people at the time of distress.
Ongoing rescue efforts by the Army have successfully saved over 1,500 individuals, but concerns remain for 191 people who remain missing. In response to the crisis, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has convened an all-party meeting for Thursday to address the disaster. The gathering will bring together state ministers, local MLAs, and leaders from various political parties, as confirmed by the district administration, to coordinate relief efforts and discuss ways forward.
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