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Wayanad Landslide News: The death toll from a series of landslides that struck Wayanad on Tuesday has risen to over 200, with the official count standing at 190, according to Kerala Revenue Minister K Rajan. With nearly 200 people still missing, the toll is expected to climb further. More than 225 others have been injured, primarily in the hardest-hit areas of Mundakkai and Chooralmala, officials said. Rescue efforts have been severely hindered by numerous challenges, including treacherous terrain caused by destroyed roads and bridges, and a shortage of heavy equipment, making it difficult for emergency personnel to clear the mud and large uprooted trees that have fallen on houses and other buildings.

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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Chairs All-Party Meeting

Amid the rising casualties from landslides, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan chaired an all-party meeting in Wayanad on Thursday to address the crisis. The meeting was held at the APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Hall in the Civil Station. "The first priority is rescuing the victims of the Wayanad tragedy," Vijayan said after an all-party meeting.

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Visit Landslide-Hit Wayanad

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the landslide-affected area of Chooralmala in Wayanad to meet with survivors of the tragedy. Gandhi, a former Congress MP from Wayanad, said the calamity was a "terrible tragedy for Wayanad, Kerala, and the nation."

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the landslide site in Chooralmala, Wayanad on Thursday. (Image credit: ANI)

"We have come here to see the situation. It is quite a painful experience to see that people lost their family members and houses. It's very difficult to speak to people in these circumstances because you really don't know what to say to them. It's been quite a difficult day for me, but we are going to try and help make sure that the survivors get what is due," he told reporters.

Deadly Landslides Devastate Wayanad Hamlets

Massive landslides triggered by torrential rains struck the picturesque hamlets of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha in Wayanad, leaving a trail of death, destruction, and despair. The landslides occurred between 2 AM and 4:10 AM on Tuesday, catching people off-guard while they were sleeping, leading to a high number of casualties.

(With Agencies Inputs)