Heavy rains triggered devastating landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district, leaving over 70 people dead and many more injured. Rescue operations are underway as hundreds are feared trapped under the debris. The Indian Navy, Army, and Air Force have been deployed to assist in the rescue efforts.
Heavy rains triggered massive landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, resulting in at least 45 deaths and raising concerns that the toll could rise as hundreds are feared trapped under the debris. Homes were destroyed, water bodies swelled, and trees uprooted, complicating rescue efforts. The Indian Army has been called in to assist with rescue operations.
Devastating landslides in southern Ethiopia have claimed the lives of 229 people and displaced thousands more. Rescue teams, aided by drones, are desperately searching for survivors in the remote and mountainous region. Humanitarian agencies are rushing emergency relief aid to the affected community, while concerns grow over the risk of further landslides.
Taiwan is preparing for the arrival of Typhoon Gaemi, the first typhoon of the season to affect the island. The typhoon is expected to make landfall on the northeast coast on Wednesday evening, bringing torrential rain and strong winds. The government has ordered the closure of businesses and schools, and the military is on standby for disaster relief.
Search and rescue efforts for 30 people presumed trapped under a landslide at an illegal gold mine in Indonesia’s Sulawesi island have been suspended due to heavy rainfall. The landslide, which occurred on Sunday, buried makeshift camps of over 100 villagers searching for gold, resulting in at least 27 deaths and 92 survivors. Authorities are facing challenges in the rescue operation due to difficult terrain, unstable soil, and heavy rain.
Heavy rains and landslides have caused widespread devastation in Sikkim, leaving thousands stranded and roads impassable. A road connecting Mangan district to the rest of the state was washed away, and floodwaters have left hundreds of students isolated. The Sikkim Chief Minister has announced financial aid for the victims.
