Landslide death toll in Southern India rises to 41

Reuters reports that the death toll from the landslide in Kerala, southern India, has risen to 41.

The state’s Health Department announced that at least 70 others have been injured in this disaster.

According to Indian media outlets, the incident occurred on Tuesday morning, July 30th, in the Mepadi area of Kerala following heavy rainfall.

Several villages have been destroyed by the landslide, with many of the affected being tea plantation workers.

Indian media reports indicate that the collapse of a major bridge in the area has hampered rescue operations. The army and relief organizations are working to rescue those stranded by the disaster.

E.K. Sasindran, Kerala’s Health Minister, told Reuters: “The situation is dire. The government has pressured all agencies to assist in the rescue operations.”

Local residents reported that at least three landslides occurred in the area from last night through this morning. They noted that many of the missing individuals were tea plantation workers and those living in temporary shelters.

The landslide in Kerala has had a devastating impact on the region, highlighting the severe consequences of heavy monsoon rains. The ongoing rescue efforts aim to alleviate the crisis, but the scale of the disaster poses significant challenges for recovery and support for the affected communities.

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