Wayanad Landslide LIVE: Amit Shah Says Centre Warned Kerala About Tragedy And Potential Fatalities; Death Toll Rises To 158 

Indian Coast Guard is actively engaged in the rescue and relief operations for those affected by the landslide in Wayanad. ICG Disaster Relief Team Kochi and Beypore are on the ground, providing aid and support.

Kerala Wayanad Landslide Updates: The death toll from the Wayanad landslide reached 158, news agency ANI reported citing the State Revenue Department.

Wayanad Landslide: The Commandant of the Para Regimental Training Centre, Brigadier Arjun Seagan, said that 500 to 600 personnel from the NDRF, army, state police, forest officials, and volunteers have been carrying out the rescue operations on Wednesday. (Image credit: ANI)

Wayanad Landslide Updates: The death toll from the Wayanad landslide reached 148, news agency ANI reported citing the Kerala Health Department.

LoP in Rajya Sabha and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge says Rajya Sabha chairman and JP Nadda from the government have assured that no stone will be left unturned in providing relief, medical assistance, and compensation.

"All of us have taken the situation in Wayanad very seriously. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are going to visit there. Party workers are involved in rehabilitation work. This is an unfortunate incident and it is a national disaster... We raised this issue in Rajya Sabha also," he adds.

“I stay alone at my home, at night I felt like my bed is shaking and heard loud noises…I tried to call my neighbours but nobody picked up the phone…I called my son who stays in Coimbatore and he asked me to climb on top of the house and stay there. I couldn’t open the door as it was jammed. I yelled for help…after some time people came and broke the door with an axe and rescued me…when the second landslide came, my house also got swept away. My relatives stayed in Mundakkai. They all died, 2 of their bodies have been recovered, rest 6-7 are missing. Now I don’t have a home, or land and can’t go for a job either. I won’t be able to build a home. I don’t know what to do” a victim of Wayanad landslide tells ANI.

"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives from the landslide in Wayanad, Kerala. Thoughts and prayers with everyone affected," High Commissioner of Singapore to India Simon Wong tweets.

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that they will not be able to visit Wayanad due to extreme weather conditions and incessant rains. (Image credit: ANI)

Kerala Health Minister Veena George's vehicle meets with a minor accident near Manjeri in Malappuram district. She was travelling to Wayanad. She has suffered minor injuries and is being treated at Manjeri Medical College, ANI reported citing the State Health Department and Local Police. 

Wayanad Landslide: National flag at half-mast at Kerala Legislative Assembly, as two-day mourning is being observed in the state after Wayanad landslide claimed 143 lives.

Relief and rescue operations are underway in Wayanad's Chooralmala after a landslide broke out on Tuesday morning, claiming the lives of 143 people. 

Wayanad Landslide Updates: The death toll from the Wayanad landslide reached 143 on Wednesday morning, news agency ANI reported citing the Kerala Health Department.