Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan called the Wayanad disaster an unspeakable disaster. Many people were swept away and an entire area was wiped out. It is the worst disaster the country has ever seen. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose called and offered help. The victims were those who were sleeping. Tribute to those who lost their lives.
106 people are reported to have died. The injured are 128. The Chief Minister said that the death toll could rise further. The first landslide occurred at 2 am and 34 bodies were identified. 18 have been handed over to their relatives. The Chief Minister said that 45 relief camps have been opened in Wayanad.
A 60-member NDRF team is leading the rescue operation. It will facilitate the army to reach the spot quickly and coordinate the rescue operation. The services of various trained teams will also be utilized. Chief Minister’s directive to pay respect by lowering the national flag.
