Kerala's Wayanad district, which is full of natural beauty and is considered the paradise of the country, became a victim of natural disaster on Tuesday (30 July) amid heavy rains. Due to heavy rains, a tragic incident of landslide came to light here. So far more than 280 people have lost their lives in this tragedy. At the same time, more than 200 people are still missing. More than 150 people are injured who are continuously being treated in the hospital. Rescue operations are going on continuously by the Army and NDRF.

4 teams of NDRF are doing rescue operations

Regarding this tragic incident, NDRF DIG Mohsin Shahidi said, 'More than 200 people have died in this incident. More than 200 people are injured, 150 people were rescued on the first day. People are being evacuated. The bridge was broken, right now the work of repairing it is going on, along with this a mini bridge has also been built. Rescue work is going on, 4 teams of NDRF are present, sufficient teams of Army, DSC, Fire Department, SDRF, Air Force, Coast Guard are present.

Never seen such a horrific scene, said CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Regarding the tragedy in Wayanad, Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, 'Rescue operation is going on continuously in Wayanad. We have never seen such a horrific scene on earth before'. Further, Pinarayi Vijayan expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the disaster. Along with this, he told that Mundakkai and Choorlamala areas of Kerala have been completely destroyed.

Further, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that rescue operations are being carried out by rescue teams day and night and efforts are being made to save as many people as possible from the disaster area. About 1600 people have been rescued in the two-day rescue operation.