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Dramatic rescue operations were underway on Tuesday in the state of Kerala in southwest India. During the night, large amounts of rain triggered three large landslides in the Wayanad area. 107 people have been reported dead on Tuesday afternoon Norwegian time. This is written by the news agency Reuters, which refers to the TV channel Asianet. Several hundred are still missing. More than 200 soldiers are searching for the missing, according to India’s military. The rescue work is challenging. Among other things as a result of a bridge that collapsed. And during the day, more rain is expected, according to the India Meteorological Department. The collapse of a key bridge at the disaster site in Wayanad district has hampered rescue efforts, according to local media. Photo: AFP Worst natural disaster since 2018 – The situation is still very serious. The death toll may continue to rise, said V. Venu, a spokesman for the authorities, the BBC reported. The first landslide occurred around 2 am local time. Two hours later it was followed by another, which was more serious. It led to the death of several people and great destruction, writes The Indian Express. It is believed that around 350 families lived in the affected areas. Many work in the tea and cardamom fields and live in tents. This is the worst accident to hit the state of Kerala since 2018, when more than 400 people lost their lives as a result of floods. Rescue workers are working to evacuate residents after the landslides that hit the area on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters Fears many have been swept away by the river Videos show rescue teams evacuating survivors using ropes strung across the muddy and raging waters. Many people are feared to have been washed away in the Chaliyar River, which flows through the area. Houses, roads and vehicles are buried under the avalanche masses. Heavy rain has worsened the situation, making the rescue work challenging and dangerous. Photo: AFP A video from All India Radio News Trivandrum showed the aftermath of the disaster, with destroyed homes and infrastructure. The video also contained interviews with residents who described the fear and destruction caused by the landslides. Kerala’s chief minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, has announced plans to seek help from the army to build a temporary bridge, evacuate people by helicopter and set up necessary facilities at the disaster site. Interested in foreign affairs? Listen to the foreign affairs editor’s podcast: Published 30.07.2024, at 07.40 Updated 30.07.2024, at 14.13



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