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Army rescued 4 people including 2 women with the help of helicopter in Wayanad accident, 308 people have died so far

Kerala’s Wayanad Landslides: Kerala has had severe rains, which have impacted life. It is catastrophic what is happening in Wayanad, Kerala. Here, landslides have claimed the lives of 308 individuals thus far.

Two males and two women were among the four survivors that the Indian Army discovered today. To appropriately transport the injured, an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) was dispatched.

Massive landslides are already a problem in Wayanad. Due to two landslides, 308 people have died thus far.

Wayanad landslides: Army finds 4 persons including 2 women alive in debris amid rescue operations

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— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) August 2, 2024

Meanwhile, all educational establishments, including colleges, schools, and tuition centers in the districts of Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, will be closed today, August 2, due to the rainy forecast.

Heavy rain in many parts of Thiruvananthapuram, waterlogging at many places; Schools, colleges will remain closed

In several areas of the country, images of recent heavy rains are surfacing. In several areas of Kerala, it is raining highly at the moment. The district of Thiruvananthapuram is most impacted by this rain. Landslides and flood-like conditions have occurred in numerous parts of the district as a result of the constant rain. The Thiruvananthapuram district’s educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and coaching centers, have been shuttered due to the heavy rainfall.

After visiting the flood-affected districts, state education minister V Sivankutty said on Facebook that the unique scenario in Thiruvananthapuram city was caused by the rain that had fallen since the previous night. Many areas have experienced water logging, and the situation has gotten to the point where the rising sea level is not going down. According to Sivankutty, essential government offices will remain open.

In addition, the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu has shuttered its schools and colleges due to the heavy rainfall. MN Poongodi, the district collector, made this announcement. Due to the torrential rains in the Dindigul district, the Collector declared that all schools and colleges will remain closed.

#WATCH | Kerala: Low-lying areas witnessed water-logging as rain lashed parts of Thiruvananthapuram yesterday. pic.twitter.com/AjHgYzX34e
— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2023

Heavy rains expected in Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand, orange alert issued for seven states

The problems could be made worse by Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand‘s heavy rainfall and landslides. Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh will experience severe to very heavy rainfall, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. From August 21 to August 24, an orange alert has been issued for these seven states.

In Himachal and Uttarakhand, the Meteorological Department expects significant rainfall ranging from 115.6 to 204.4 mm. It was also mentioned that landslides and floods could occur in the impacted areas at this time. Thunderstorms and lightning warnings have also been issued in addition to this.

On August 22 and 23, extremely heavy rains between 115.6 and 204.4 mm are predicted for western Uttar Pradesh as well. Between August 21 and 24, eastern UP may get severe rain.

The northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram as well as Rajasthan are expected to see severe rainfall over the course of the next three days, according to the meteorological department.

Tremendous devastation due to rain and landslide in Himachal Pradesh, more than 60 deaths, red alert also issued

In Himachal Pradesh, the constant rains and landslides have wreaked enormous destruction. In Himachal, more than 60 persons have passed away in the previous 72 hours. The number of fatalities is rising.

For various areas of Himachal, the meteorological department has issued a red alert. In the upcoming 24 hours, heavy rain is predicted in six districts, including Shimla, Solan, and Mandi.

In the Shimla neighborhood of Summer Hill, a temple has been totally demolished by a landslide. Many structures in Shimla’s Krishna Nagar neighborhood were entirely buried in the earth as a result of the landslide. A slaughterhouse and numerous houses built on the hill fell during this tragedy. Army, local police, home guards, NDRF, SDRF, and the Army are all working to rescue people. According to SDM Shimla (Urban) Bhanu Gupta, 12 bodies have so far been found.

Due to the severe rainfall, all schools and colleges in Himachal will be closed today. In addition, directives to close government institutions have been issued. Additionally, the Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for some regions.

#WATCH | Shimla (Himachal Pradesh): On 14th August massive landslide occurred in Summer Hill area. Rescue operations by NDRF, SDRF, army, local police, and home guards are underway. SDM Shimla (Urban) Bhanu Gupta says that 12 bodies have been recovered. pic.twitter.com/vfhdhoN8A7
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2023

Assam Flood: 54 people died due to flood and rain in Assam, 18 lakh people affected in 28 districts

Floods in Assam: Assam is the worst affected and 18 lakh people have been affected in 28 districts of the state. Four people, including two children, have died in a landslide that took place amid torrential rains for three days. After this, the death toll in floods and other rain-related accidents has gone up to 54 so far. In the state, several rivers have seen an increase in water levels. Assam continues to suffer from bad weather.

Waterlogging at various places

Numerous landslides were caused by constant rains in many parts of the state. As Guwahati experienced heavy rains and landslides, water logging was reported in various parts of the city.

A landslide damaged the security wall of a house in Guwahati’s Bashist area. According to reports, the house belonged to a woman, who has been identified as Kalpana Kumari Deka. However, no physical damage or casualties have been reported in this incident.

More rain likely in the next two days

Another incident took place in the Mathgharia area, where a house was damaged by a landslide. Assam has been receiving heavy rains for the past five days, resulting in water-logging of all major roads in the state capital. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has predicted more rain in the next two days.