Tragedy in Wayanad: 215 bodies recovered, 206 still missing as rescue operations near completion
"Rescue operations are in their concluding phase," said Chief Minister Vijayan, addressing the media.
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"Rescue operations are in their concluding phase," said Chief Minister Vijayan, addressing the media.
"The situation is grave," a spokesperson for the Kerala Health Department stated.
The disruption of key infrastructure has hampered rescue and relief operations, adding to the urgency of the situation.
The rescue teams, composed of highly trained soldiers, disaster response experts, and police officers, have been deployed across the district, which has been severely affected by incessant rainfall and subsequent flooding.
The disaster struck on Tuesday, bringing widespread devastation to the southern state, which has been grappling with intense monsoon rains in recent days.