NEW DELHI — Multiple landslides triggered by torrential rains in southern India have killed 49 people, and many others are feared trapped under the debris, officials said Tuesday, with rescue operations being hampered by bad weather.
The landslides hit hilly villages in Kerala state's Wayanad district early Tuesday and destroyed many houses and a bridge, but authorities have yet to determine the full scope of the disaster. Rescuers were working to pull out people stuck under mud and debris, but their efforts were hampered due to blocked roads and unstable terrain.PM Manoj, press secretary to the Kerala chief minister, said the landslides had killed at least 49 people so far.
My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones and prayers with those injured,' Modi wrote. He announced compensation of $2,388 to the victims' families.India's weather department has put Kerala on alert as the state has been lashed by incessant rains. Downpours have disrupted life for many, and authorities closed schools in some parts Tuesday. More rains are predicted through the day.Kerala is prone to heavy rains, flooding and landslides.
Caused By Heavy Rains Kill 49 And Bury Many Others In Southern India
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