LANDSLIDES AT DAWN KILL 123 IN KERALA

Trail of death and destruction in the picturesque Wayanad | Over 3,000 people in 45 relief camps | Forces move in for rescue

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In the early morning massive landslide, one of the worst in the state, at least 123 persons were killed and 128 were injured in Wayanad in northern Kerala. With hundreds remains trapped under the debris, it is feared that fatalities may further rise and rescue agencies were racing against time to pull out any survivors.

The landslides left a trail of death and destruction in the picturesque hamlets of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala and Noolpuzha.

Government sources said 123 people have been killed so far in the tragedy.

Heart-wrenching scenes and phone conversations of several people crying and pleading to be rescued, as they were either trapped in their houses or had no way to move out of places where they were stranded, were witnessed after

Speaking at a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram about the massive tragedy, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said: “Due to the intense rainfall, landslides occurred, and an entire region has been destroyed. Ninety-three bodies have been recovered so far.”

He said 128 people are undergoing treatment at various hospitals.