Severe rains in India trigger massive landslides, resulting in over 50 deaths | WPN World People News

Recent strong monsoon activity in India has led to continuous heavy rainfall, causing severe landslides in multiple areas. In the mountainous region of Kerala in southern India, an astonishing amount of rain fell in just four hours, resulting in a massive landslide. Although the military and police deployed significant personnel for rescue efforts, as of noon on the 31st, the death toll in the heavily affected Wayanad area has exceeded 50 and is expected to rise as many people remain trapped under debris and rubble.

In Wayanad, at least three landslides occurred following several hours of torrential rain, severely damaging multiple villages. The landslides disrupted mountain roads, significantly hindering rescue operations. Rescue teams are racing against time, hoping to save people during the critical window for rescue. The most affected areas are in the mountainous regions of northern and western India, particularly the southern slopes of the Himalayas, where access for rescue teams has been blocked. Some villages have been completely buried under landslides, with many houses destroyed in an instant, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes urgently.

The challenging weather conditions have greatly impeded the rescue efforts. Local rescue authorities have stated that due to the rugged terrain and destroyed roads, rescue teams can only enter affected areas on foot or by helicopter. Furthermore, ongoing heavy rains have made the soil extremely unstable, posing a constant threat of further landslides, which complicates rescue operations.

The Indian government has urgently dispatched multiple rescue teams and military units to assist in the affected areas, implementing emergency response plans to provide temporary shelters and basic supplies to the affected population. Additionally, the health department has sent medical teams to address potential outbreaks of diseases.

Indian Prime Minister Modi expressed deep condolences over the disaster and pledged that the government would make every effort to assist the victims and help them through this difficult time. He urged local residents to remain vigilant and follow government guidance, avoiding dangerous areas. The international community has also expressed concern over the disaster. The United Nations and several international humanitarian organizations have indicated their readiness to provide necessary assistance to India to support rescue and reconstruction efforts.