Dozens in hospital with injuries as difficult terrain and collapsed bridge hamper rescue efforts in Wayanad districtAt least 44 people have died and dozens more are missing after heavy rains led to a series of landslides in the Indian state of Kerala, with rescue operations hampered by the collapse of a main bridge.Government ministers confirmed that the bodies of 44 people had been uncovered so far and hundreds were feared missing after three massive landslides surged down the hills of the Western Ghats in Wayanad in southern India. About 70 people were being treated in hospital for injuries. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/30/india-landslides-kerala-death-toll-latest-updates-wayanad
Author : Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi
Publish date : 2024-07-30 09:12:48
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