Death toll in India landslide rises to 106

Sudden heavy rains caused a hill to collapse and unleashed a torrent of mud, water and rolling rocks in Wayanad district. Most of the victims were tea plantation workers and their families.

Rescue operations after a landslide on Tuesday in Wayanad district, Kerala, southern India. Photo: Reuters

At least 106 people were killed, 128 were injured and dozens were missing.

The landslides are the worst disaster in the state since 2018, when severe floods killed nearly 400 people. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said more than 3,000 people have been evacuated and put in relief camps. Army soldiers, drones and sniffer dogs are being used to search for survivors.

Army engineers are building a replacement bridge after the one linking the area was destroyed. A military helicopter landed in the worst-hit area to evacuate the injured.

Chief Minister Vijayan said rainfall had far exceeded forecasts, rising from 204 mm to 572 mm in 48 hours. More rains are forecast in the next five days and people have been advised to take precautions. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has called on the government to provide maximum support.

Hong Hanh (according to Reuters)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/so-nguoi-thiet-mang-trong-vu-lo-dat-kinh-hoang-o-an-do-tang-len-106-post305645.html