July 30th 2024.
The district authorities in Kozhikode have reported that the death toll from the massive landslides in Churalpara, Kerala has risen to 41. The landslides occurred in the early hours of Tuesday and have left the area completely inaccessible. The most affected areas include Churalpara, Velarimala, Mundakayil, and Pothukalu.
According to the authorities, many parts of the affected areas are still cut off and there has been a sudden increase in the number of casualties in Pothukalu. The Harrison Malayalam plant has also been affected and their general manager has stated that some of their managers are missing while many workers have been relocated to safer locations. In response to this tragic event, a team from the Territorial Army and their medical staff from Kozhikode have been dispatched to Wayanad.
Due to the severe weather conditions, two helicopters were unable to land in the landslide-affected areas and are currently waiting in Kozhikode. The Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, has already held discussions with top officials from the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority in the state capital. It has also been reported that around 400 families are trapped in Churalmala.
State Health Minister Veena George has stated that all available health officials in the district have been instructed to join the rescue operations as there have been reports of many people getting injured. She also mentioned that efforts are being made to transport medical supplies to the affected areas and medical teams from Kannur and Kozhikode are on their way to aid in the treatment of the injured. Currently, 70 injured individuals are receiving treatment at various hospitals in Wayanad.
Earlier, Kerala Chief Secretary V Venu informed the local media that the landslides occurred multiple times around 2am and some areas are still inaccessible. The weather conditions are also unfavorable for the NDRF teams to reach certain affected areas. The authorities are working together to carry out the rescue operations in a coordinated manner and are trying to determine the number of people who are trapped. All options, including airlifting, are being considered to ensure the safety of those affected by this disaster.
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