In the aftermath of the devastating Wayanad landslides, Kerala has launched a comprehensive search operation to recover the bodies of those swept away by the Chaliyar river in Malappuram. The death toll has risen to 123, with numerous families still unaccounted for. Rescue workers and local volunteers have retrieved 58 bodies and 95 body parts from the river, despite challenging conditions due to the remote location and relentless rainfall.
The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force are collaborating with disaster response teams from the police and fire force to intensify the rescue efforts. Advanced technologies, including drones and ground-penetrating radars, have been deployed to enhance the search operation. Additionally, a police dog squad from Chennai has been mobilized to support the rescue effort.
45 relief camps have been established in the district, providing shelter to 3069 displaced individuals. Financial assistance of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund has been announced for the next of kin of the deceased, and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
40 specialized squads, comprising Central and State forces, volunteer rescue teams, and local guides, have been strategically deployed across the disaster zone. A temporary morgue has been set up in a local school, equipped with diesel generators and cutting-edge technology, including drone-assisted ground-penetrating radars. The incident commander has divided the affected area into six zones to streamline the response efforts. 50 ambulances have been commandeered to transport recovered bodies, while mobile morgue freezers have been deployed to store them. Cabinet subcommittee members are closely monitoring the rescue operations to ensure a coordinated response.
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