Andhra Pradesh: Landslide Hits Vijayawada, 1 Dead, 4 Injured

31 Aug 2024

Heavy rainfall disrupted life in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, causing significant damage and leading to a landslide in Vijayawada. The incident resulted in one fatality, with four others injured. Authorities promptly initiated a rescue operation upon receiving information, and the injured individuals were taken to a hospital for treatment. Several...

Biplab Kumar Deb Visits Landslide Victims And Flood-Displaced Residents In Ashwini Tripura

27 Aug 2024

Biplab Kumar Deb, the Lok Sabha MP from Tripura West, visited the families affected by a recent landslide in Ashwini Tripura Para, Shantirbazar subdivision, which claimed seven lives. During his visit, he also met with residents displaced by the ongoing floods, expressing his solidarity and ensuring that they receive the...

DNA Testing On 401 Bodies From Wayanad Landslide Completed

14 Aug 2024

On Tuesday, DNA testing was completed on 401 bodies and body parts recovered from the landslide-hit areas in Wayanad on July 30. The search operation, conducted by the Army, Special Operations Group, Fire and Rescue Services, Forest Department, and several volunteers, found 349 body parts identified as belonging to 248...

PM Modi Surveys Wayanad Landslide Affected Areas

10 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook an aerial survey of the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, Kerala, before physically visiting the disaster site. During the survey, he examined the origin of the landslide at Iruvazhinji Puzha (River) and assessed the worst-hit areas of Punchirimattam, Mundakkai, and Chooralmala. Kerala | PM Narendra Modi...

“Not the time for blame game”: Congress MP on Wayanad landslides

07 Aug 2024

As rescue and relief operations in landslide-hit areas of Kerala's Wayanad entered its ninth consecutive day, Congress Lok Sabha MP KC Venugopal on Wednesday said that this is not the time for a blame game. "Our stand is very clear now. This is not the time for a blame...

Seven More Body Parts Found In Kerala Landslides As Search Continues

07 Aug 2024

On Tuesday, rescue teams in Kerala’s Wayanad district, hit by devastating landslides on July 30, recovered seven additional body parts. The search operations focused on landslide-affected villages and areas along the Chaliyar river. Current Status and Findings The death toll from the disaster remains at 224, but with 189 body...

Wayanad Ranked 13th Most Landslide-Prone District In India: ISRO Report

02 Aug 2024

On Tuesday, Wayanad in Kerala experienced severe landslides in the Meppadi and Chooramala areas, leading to over a hundred deaths and several people still missing. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges Kerala faces each monsoon season. According to the Landslide Atlas of India released by ISRO in 2023, Wayanad is...

Wayanad In Ruins: Landslide Impact Revealed By Satellite Imagery

01 Aug 2024

Recent satellite images have highlighted the extensive devastation caused by landslides in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. The images, captured by advanced Earth observation satellites, provide a stark view of the region's altered landscape, showcasing the aftermath of intense monsoon rains that triggered the landslides. Visual Evidence of Destruction...

Landslide Kills Mother-Son Duo In Manipur’s Tamenglong District

30 Jul 2024

Imphal: A 28-year-old woman and her baby son were killed, while her husband critically injured after a heavy landslide set off by incessant rains buried their house at the headquarters of Zeliangrong-Naga dominated Tamenglong district late on Monday night, police sources said. The tragic incident occurred around 11.50 pm at...

Kerala Electricity Minister Orders Power Restoration In Landslide-Affected Areas

30 Jul 2024

Kerala Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty has instructed that power connections in the landslide-affected areas of Chooralmala and Mundakkai in Wayanad be restored promptly, according to a statement from the minister of electricity's office on Tuesday. Minister Krishnankutty has directed that power restoration efforts prioritise all areas except for seven transformers...