Dynamite News Wayanad landslides toll rises over 350; Search operations continue on day 5
The death toll in the massive landslides that occurred on July 30 in Chooralmala and Mundakkai crosses 350 as on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:
Wayanad: The search and rescue operations in Wayanad entered the fifth consecutive day on Saturday as several people are still feared trapped in the debris.
The death toll in the massive landslides that occurred on July 30 in Chooralmala and Mundakkai of Wayanad crosses over 350 as on Saturday.
As per a Defence statement, the relief teams began the search operations along with the dog squad at 7 am today.
The relief columns of the Indian Army are also present at the spot and all activities are coordinated by North Kerala IGP, they said.
Lieutenant Colonel Vikas Rana said that the search operations in the six earmarked zones will continue today.
"Today also we have the same plan as yesterday, we have divided different zones and teams have left for the zones, scientists and sniffer dogs have also gone along with the teams. Locals are supporting us in the search and rescue operations," Lt. Colonel Vikas Rana said.
In the meantime, the Kerala government had urged the Centre to send deep search radars to aid in the rescue operations. (with Agency inputs)