<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:121,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">Over the last two weeks, hundreds of personnel from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and state authorities in India's Kerala worked day and night, to offer succour to the people of landslide-hit Wayanad. However, amid all these heroic efforts, the commitment and courage of the Indian Army's Junior Commissioned Officer Jinosh Jayan stands out. Despite losing four members of his own family, Jinosh made his way to his devastated hometown to join the massive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts that were being mounted. His on-ground efforts are underway even at the time of the writing of this report.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:182,&quot;y&quot;:200,&quot;w&quot;:409,&quot;h&quot;:107,&quot;abs_x&quot;:215,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2037}" dir="ltr" lang="en">Despite losing 4members of his own family, <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:494,&quot;y&quot;:200,&quot;w&quot;:59,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:527,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2037}" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wayanad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wayanad</a> Chooralmala-native &amp; Army man JCO Jinosh Jayan played an active role in the rescue&amp; relief ops<br bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:496,&quot;y&quot;:231,&quot;w&quot;:0,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:529,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2068}" />
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His thorough knowledge of the terrain, number of homes, map-making skills proved crucial. He's still on-site, at work. <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:273,&quot;y&quot;:292,&quot;w&quot;:72,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:306,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2129}" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianArmy</a> <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:350,&quot;y&quot;:292,&quot;w&quot;:149,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:383,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2129}" href="https://t.co/llIyADqkDz">pic.twitter.com/llIyADqkDz</a></p>
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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:387,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2224}">In the aftermath of the landslide, JCO Jinosh learned of the loss of his uncle, cousin brother, cousin brother's wife and their 21-year-old daughter. He also learnt that his parents had managed to move to a safer location. Jinosh's family was&nbsp;living in Chooralmala, among the villages that bore the maximum brunt of the landslides.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:387,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2224}">Despite the personal losses, Jinosh requested an emergency leave from his Army Unit 321 Medium Regiment and headed to aid the rescue teams, armed with his thorough knowledge of the terrain, the exact number of homes, and possible rescue spots in the landslide-hit villages.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:539,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2376}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:539,&quot;w&quot;:648,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2376}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:539,&quot;w&quot;:567,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2376}" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/video-wayanad-residents-give-emotional-farewell-to-rescuer-indian-army-748506">Video: Wayanad residents give emotional farewell to rescuers from Indian Army</a></strong></p>

<p>"I was posted in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, when I got to know of the wee hours landslide that struck my hometown in Wayanad. Aurangabad is more than 1000km&nbsp;away from Wayanad. On speaking to my parents and understanding the severity of the situation, I sought permission to avail Emergency leave and left for my hometown," JCO Jinosh told WION.</p>

<p>According to defence officials, JCO Jinosh made the best use of his expertise as a surveyor and created hand-drawn maps that aided the ground teams. Since August 1, Jinosh has been contributing immensely to the operations at the site of the disaster, despite all the personal losses and sorrow that he had to endure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jinosh said that his parents managed to miraculously survive the disaster, as they were able to move to safer, higher ground. However, his paternal family members were not so lucky. Of the four family members that they tragically lost, the mortal remains of only three members have been recovered.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While a significant portion of the forces deployed to Wayanad have been withdrawn, Jinosh continues to serve at the landslide site even at the time of the writing of this report. Jinosh is leading small teams of Kerala Forest Department Personnel and Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel in search operations in the remote and far-flung areas around the disaster site. He says that their teams continue to recover mortal remains, despite it being two weeks since the disaster unfolded. As of August 13, Tuesday, the mortal remains of 437 persons have been recovered.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jinosh's efforts and tireless service have been recognised and commended by Kerala police officials - Ajith Kumar, IPS, Additional Director General of Police, and Inspector General Sethu Raman.</p>


Over the last two weeks, hundreds of personnel from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and state authorities in India's Kerala worked day and night, to offer succour to the people of landslide-hit Wayanad.

Over the last two weeks, hundreds of personnel from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and state authorities in India's Kerala worked day and night, to offer succour to the people of landslide-hit Wayanad. However, amid all these heroic efforts, the commitment and courage of the Indian Army's Junior Commissioned Officer Jinosh Jayan stands out. Despite losing four members of his own family, Jinosh made his way to his devastated hometown to join the massive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts that were being mounted. His on-ground efforts are underway even at the time of the writing of this report. Despite losing 4members of his own family, #wayanad Chooralmala-native & Army man JCO Jinosh Jayan played an active role in the rescue& relief ops His thorough knowledge of the terrain, number of homes, map-making skills proved crucial. He's still on-site, at work. #IndianArmy pic.twitter.com/llIyADqkDz — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) August 13, 2024 × In the aftermath of the landslide, JCO Jinosh learned of the loss of his uncle, cousin brother, cousin brother's wife and their 21-year-old daughter. He also learnt that his parents had managed to move to a safer location. Jinosh's family was living in Chooralmala, among the villages that bore the maximum brunt of the landslides. Despite the personal losses, Jinosh requested an emergency leave from his Army Unit 321 Medium Regiment and headed to aid the rescue teams, armed with his thorough knowledge of the terrain, the exact number of homes, and possible rescue spots in the landslide-hit villages. Also read | Video: Wayanad residents give emotional farewell to rescuers from Indian Army "I was posted in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, when I got to know of the wee hours landslide that struck my hometown in Wayanad. Aurangabad is more than 1000km away from Wayanad. On speaking to my parents and understanding the severity of the situation, I sought permission to avail Emergency leave and left for my hometown," JCO Jinosh told WION. According to defence officials, JCO Jinosh made the best use of his expertise as a surveyor and created hand-drawn maps that aided the ground teams. Since August 1, Jinosh has been contributing immensely to the operations at the site of the disaster, despite all the personal losses and sorrow that he had to endure. Jinosh said that his parents managed to miraculously survive the disaster, as they were able to move to safer, higher ground. However, his paternal family members were not so lucky. Of the four family members that they tragically lost, the mortal remains of only three members have been recovered. While a significant portion of the forces deployed to Wayanad have been withdrawn, Jinosh continues to serve at the landslide site even at the time of the writing of this report. Jinosh is leading small teams of Kerala Forest Department Personnel and Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel in search operations in the remote and far-flung areas around the disaster site. He says that their teams continue to recover mortal remains, despite it being two weeks since the disaster unfolded. As of August 13, Tuesday, the mortal remains of 437 persons have been recovered. Jinosh's efforts and tireless service have been recognised and commended by Kerala police officials - Ajith Kumar, IPS, Additional Director General of Police, and Inspector General Sethu Raman.

Despite losing family, Indian army man Jinosh served in Wayanad landslide ops

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">A few people in landslide-hit Wayanad in&nbsp;Kerala, have a&nbsp;feathered friend to thank - pet parrot 'Kingini'. During the wee hours of Tuesday, July 30, just before thousands of tons of massive boulders, debris, and soil came crashing down on the hillside villages, Kingini's frantic cries, screeches and wing-flapping from within its cage changed the fate and saved lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:99,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1936}">According to Vinod, Kingini's pet parent, the violent and unusual behaviour of the caged parrot had alerted him right in the nick of time. As a miraculous after-effect, Vinod then rang up his friends and neighbours. Luckily for them, they all sensed something suspicious and fled to safety.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:166,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2003}">There is considerable anecdotal and scientific evidence indicating that animals and birds can sense some disasters early. The exact mechanisms are not always well understood, but various theories and observations explain how animals might detect impending natural disasters.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:233,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:86,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2070}">"Before the landslide occurred, my parrot was extremely agitated and behaving wildly. In the violent wing-flapping, the bird had also lost some of its feathers in the cage itself. I was wondering whether the parrot was urging me to free it from the cage. So, I rang up a neighbour Jiji and checked. Sensing something dangerous, they fled to safety," Vinod recalls from a facility in Wayanad where he has been staying with hundreds of other evacuees.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:335,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2172}">Vinod did not stop at alerting one friend, he also rang up another friend. Prashant, a bank employee, was fast asleep, until he received the phone call. Fortunately for Prashant, he too fled in time and escaped the horrors that multiple hillside villages (Chooralmala, Mundakkayi, Punchirimattom) in Wayanad underwent that night.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:402,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2239}">Satellite imagery captured by ISRO's Radar-imaging satellite (RI-Sat) captured the extent of devastation in the region. At a speed of nearly 28,000kmph, as the spacecraft made a pass over this region on 31st July (a day after the landslide), it offered unprecedented insights into the disaster.&nbsp;</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:182,&quot;y&quot;:518,&quot;w&quot;:409,&quot;h&quot;:122,&quot;abs_x&quot;:215,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2355}" dir="ltr" lang="en">Imaging from <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:271,&quot;y&quot;:518,&quot;w&quot;:28,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:304,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2355}" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/isro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#isro</a> RI-Sat(a Synthetic Aprrture Radar satellite), as captured barely 24hrs after the deadly <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:447,&quot;y&quot;:533,&quot;w&quot;:117,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:480,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2370}" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WayanadLandslide?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WayanadLandslide</a> <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:332,&quot;y&quot;:549,&quot;w&quot;:109,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:365,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2386}" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WayanadDisaster?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WayanadDisaster</a><br bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:441,&quot;y&quot;:549,&quot;w&quot;:0,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:474,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2386}" />
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Usual optical satellite click pics (like cameras),but can't see amid clouds, full darkness<br bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:451,&quot;y&quot;:595,&quot;w&quot;:0,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:484,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2432}" />
SAR <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:280,&quot;y&quot;:610,&quot;w&quot;:31,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:313,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2447}" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tech?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tech</a> is meant for all-weather, day/night <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:304,&quot;y&quot;:625,&quot;w&quot;:165,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:337,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2462}" href="https://t.co/4jDhoE5EWX">pic.twitter.com/4jDhoE5EWX</a></p>
— Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) <a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:435,&quot;y&quot;:654,&quot;w&quot;:87,&quot;h&quot;:14,&quot;abs_x&quot;:468,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2491}" href="https://twitter.com/sdhrthmp/status/1820881774467252523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:720,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:86,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2557}">ISRO's data mentions that the region was already landslide-prone and had witnessed landslides in bygone years. It also highlights that the landslide originated from a peak that was at an altitude of 1.550 km&nbsp;above sea level. It from such a height that the entire trail of destruction began. From the peak where it originated, the trail of debris flowed down for an 8 km-long stretch, wiping out everything in the way - homes, places of worship, schools, shops, roads, vehicles, etc. ISRO pegs the extent of the landslide at&nbsp;86,000 square metres.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:822,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:121,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2659}">ISRO's RI-Sat is significantly different from &nbsp;conventional satellites that capture optical imagery (photographs). Conventional imaging satellites are comparable to cameras - their imaging capabilities are hindered by clouds, changes in weather, day/night cycles, etc. However, RI-Sat uses Radar signals to map the earth below. It fires radar beams towards the earth and collects the reflection (backscatter) of those beams. As the satellite travels along its designated path, it combines all the reflections that it receives over time. By combining and processing these reflections, these satellites offer high-resolution imagery. This technology is known as Synthetic Aperture Radar.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:958,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2795}">Depending on the wavelength used, Synthetic aperture radar signals can penetrate through vegetation, snow, and even some types of soil, providing information about underlying structures.&nbsp;</p>


A few people in landslide-hit Wayanad in Kerala, have a feathered friend to thank - pet parrot 'Kingini'. During the wee hours of Tuesday, July 30, just before thousands of tons of massive boulders, debris, and soil came crashing down on the hillside villages, Kingini's frantic cries, screeches and wing-flapping from within its cage changed the fate and saved lives.

A few people in landslide-hit Wayanad in Kerala, have a feathered friend to thank - pet parrot 'Kingini'. During the wee hours of Tuesday, July 30, just before thousands of tons of massive boulders, debris, and soil came crashing down on the hillside villages, Kingini's frantic cries, screeches and wing-flapping from within its cage changed the fate and saved lives. According to Vinod, Kingini's pet parent, the violent and unusual behaviour of the caged parrot had alerted him right in the nick of time. As a miraculous after-effect, Vinod then rang up his friends and neighbours. Luckily for them, they all sensed something suspicious and fled to safety. There is considerable anecdotal and scientific evidence indicating that animals and birds can sense some disasters early. The exact mechanisms are not always well understood, but various theories and observations explain how animals might detect impending natural disasters. "Before the landslide occurred, my parrot was extremely agitated and behaving wildly. In the violent wing-flapping, the bird had also lost some of its feathers in the cage itself. I was wondering whether the parrot was urging me to free it from the cage. So, I rang up a neighbour Jiji and checked. Sensing something dangerous, they fled to safety," Vinod recalls from a facility in Wayanad where he has been staying with hundreds of other evacuees. Vinod did not stop at alerting one friend, he also rang up another friend. Prashant, a bank employee, was fast asleep, until he received the phone call. Fortunately for Prashant, he too fled in time and escaped the horrors that multiple hillside villages (Chooralmala, Mundakkayi, Punchirimattom) in Wayanad underwent that night. Satellite imagery captured by ISRO's Radar-imaging satellite (RI-Sat) captured the extent of devastation in the region. At a speed of nearly 28,000kmph, as the spacecraft made a pass over this region on 31st July (a day after the landslide), it offered unprecedented insights into the disaster. Imaging from #isro RI-Sat(a Synthetic Aprrture Radar satellite), as captured barely 24hrs after the deadly #WayanadLandslide #WayanadDisaster Usual optical satellite click pics (like cameras),but can't see amid clouds, full darkness SAR #tech is meant for all-weather, day/night pic.twitter.com/4jDhoE5EWX — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) August 6, 2024 × ISRO's data mentions that the region was already landslide-prone and had witnessed landslides in bygone years. It also highlights that the landslide originated from a peak that was at an altitude of 1.550 km above sea level. It from such a height that the entire trail of destruction began. From the peak where it originated, the trail of debris flowed down for an 8 km-long stretch, wiping out everything in the way - homes, places of worship, schools, shops, roads, vehicles, etc. ISRO pegs the extent of the landslide at 86,000 square metres. ISRO's RI-Sat is significantly different from conventional satellites that capture optical imagery (photographs). Conventional imaging satellites are comparable to cameras - their imaging capabilities are hindered by clouds, changes in weather, day/night cycles, etc. However, RI-Sat uses Radar signals to map the earth below. It fires radar beams towards the earth and collects the reflection (backscatter) of those beams. As the satellite travels along its designated path, it combines all the reflections that it receives over time. By combining and processing these reflections, these satellites offer high-resolution imagery. This technology is known as Synthetic Aperture Radar. Depending on the wavelength used, Synthetic aperture radar signals can penetrate through vegetation, snow, and even some types of soil, providing information about underlying structures.

Here's how a pet parrot saved many from the Wayanad landslide

<p>Search operations in the Indian state of Kerala's Wayanad started early Saturday (Aug 3), involving over 1,300 rescuers, heavy machinery, and advanced tools to locate survivors from the landslides that have resulted in over 350&nbsp;deaths.</p>

<p>The mission in Wayanad’s Mundakkai and Chooralmala, spearheaded by the army, police, and emergency services, now includes private rescue firms and volunteers. Approximately 206 people are believed to be missing.</p>

<p>On Friday, forty teams scoured six zones affected by the landslides: Attamala and Aaranmala (first zone), Mundakkai (second), Punchirimattam (third), Vellarimala village (fourth), GVHSS Vellarimala (fifth), and the riverbank (sixth).</p>

<p>The teams involved included members from the army, NDRF, DSG, Coast Guard, Navy, and MEG, along with three locals and one employee from the forest department.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India: Death toll touches 358 in Kerala landslides</strong></p>

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<p>Following his visit to the affected regions, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, described the Wayanad landslides as a “tragedy of unprecedented scale” for the state and stressed the need for a swift and special response.</p>

<p>On Saturday, the Kerala government announced plans to build a new township in a safe location to house those displaced by the devastating landslide in the Mundakkai area of Wayanad district.</p>

<p>As search and rescue efforts continue in landslide-stricken Wayanad, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasised the need for a robust policy on disaster response and mitigation on Saturday. He stressed that the Indian government must provide long-term support to help those affected by the natural disaster.</p>

<p>Tharoor told ANI, "Food and so on, is plentifully available in Wayanad but we were able to bring some mattresses, soft, spongy things that you can spread out on the floor and lie on to help people. But all of these are just urgent, immediate responses."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-forest-officials-rescue-6-tribals-including-4-kids-after-wayanad-landslides-in-8-hour-mission-746878">Kerala forest officials rescue 6 tribals, including 4 kids after Wayanad landslides in 8-hour mission</a></strong></p>

<p>"We have to think in terms of the longer term as well. For example, the relief camps are all in schools, but the schools have to reopen. Children have to go back to school and study. So we need to get them out into longer-term residential arrangements, such as rented homes or hostels. And the government has to take a role and then we're all helping. Then we have to build homes for them for the longer term,"&nbsp;Tharoor said.</p>

<p>On Saturday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced&nbsp;that his government will build 100 homes for those affected by the landslides in Wayanad.</p>

<p>"I have assured CM Shri @pinarayivijayan of our support and announced that Karnataka will construct 100 houses for the victims. Together, we will rebuild and restore hope," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Your commitment to building 100 houses for the victims of the tragic landslide is a significant step towards rehabilitation efforts. The compassion and solidarity of Indians are the strengths that Wayanad needs right now," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Search operations in the Indian state of Kerala's Wayanad started early Saturday (Aug 3), involving over 1,300 rescuers, heavy machinery, and advanced tools to locate survivors from the landslides that have resulted in over 350 deaths.

Search operations in the Indian state of Kerala's Wayanad started early Saturday (Aug 3), involving over 1,300 rescuers, heavy machinery, and advanced tools to locate survivors from the landslides that have resulted in over 350 deaths. The mission in Wayanad’s Mundakkai and Chooralmala, spearheaded by the army, police, and emergency services, now includes private rescue firms and volunteers. Approximately 206 people are believed to be missing. On Friday, forty teams scoured six zones affected by the landslides: Attamala and Aaranmala (first zone), Mundakkai (second), Punchirimattam (third), Vellarimala village (fourth), GVHSS Vellarimala (fifth), and the riverbank (sixth). The teams involved included members from the army, NDRF, DSG, Coast Guard, Navy, and MEG, along with three locals and one employee from the forest department. Watch | India: Death toll touches 358 in Kerala landslides × Following his visit to the affected regions, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, described the Wayanad landslides as a “tragedy of unprecedented scale” for the state and stressed the need for a swift and special response. On Saturday, the Kerala government announced plans to build a new township in a safe location to house those displaced by the devastating landslide in the Mundakkai area of Wayanad district. As search and rescue efforts continue in landslide-stricken Wayanad, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasised the need for a robust policy on disaster response and mitigation on Saturday. He stressed that the Indian government must provide long-term support to help those affected by the natural disaster. Tharoor told ANI, "Food and so on, is plentifully available in Wayanad but we were able to bring some mattresses, soft, spongy things that you can spread out on the floor and lie on to help people. But all of these are just urgent, immediate responses." Also read: Kerala forest officials rescue 6 tribals, including 4 kids after Wayanad landslides in 8-hour mission "We have to think in terms of the longer term as well. For example, the relief camps are all in schools, but the schools have to reopen. Children have to go back to school and study. So we need to get them out into longer-term residential arrangements, such as rented homes or hostels. And the government has to take a role and then we're all helping. Then we have to build homes for them for the longer term," Tharoor said. On Saturday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that his government will build 100 homes for those affected by the landslides in Wayanad. "I have assured CM Shri @pinarayivijayan of our support and announced that Karnataka will construct 100 houses for the victims. Together, we will rebuild and restore hope," he said. "Your commitment to building 100 houses for the victims of the tragic landslide is a significant step towards rehabilitation efforts. The compassion and solidarity of Indians are the strengths that Wayanad needs right now," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Wayanad landslides: Over 1,300 rescuers battle aftermath as search operation intensifies

<p>The tragic landslides in the hilly areas in Kerala’s Wayanad district have disrupted the lives of hundreds of people. The death toll has crossed the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-landslides-440-rescue-teams-begin-search-for-survivors-in-wayanad-746476">300 mark</a> on Friday (Aug 2).</p>

<p>Amidst the ongoing rescue operation&nbsp;in the affected areas of&nbsp;Wayanad, several South Indian actor have shown their solidarity for the victims and affected families by&nbsp;donating to the Kerala Chief Minister Relief Fund.</p>

<p>On Friday (Aug&nbsp;2), superstar Nayanthara and director Vignesh Shivan donated Rs 20 lakh to the Chief Minister's Office in Kerala.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Instagram handle, the star couple shared a heartfelt note for the affected families after the gut-wrenching calamity.&nbsp;Sharing the letter, Vignesh wrote, “Can’t match the loses in #wayanad :( extending our support at this dark time (folded hand emojis) @nayanthara.”</p>

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<p>The letter read, “In the wake of the tragic landslide in Wayanad, our hearts go out to the affected families and communities. The devastation and loss experienced by the community are gut-wrenching. In these times of great need, we are reminded of the importance of coming together to support one another. As a gesture of solidarity, we are making a humble contribution of ₹20,00,000 (Rupees Twenty Lakhs Only) to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to provide the much-needed immediate assistance to the affected families and aid in the rebuilding process. It has been extremely heartening to see the coordinated response from our government, volunteers, rescue teams, and several other organisations, all working tirelessly to provide crucial aid and support to those in need. Let us unite in strength and compassion to help rebuild and heal.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from Nayanthara and Shivan, several Malayalam and Tamil actors, such as Suriya, Jyotika, Karthi and Rashmika Mandanna have donated to the Kerala Chief Minister Relief Fund to help victims of the Wayanad landslide tragedy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tamil actors Suriya, his wife Jyothika, and Karthi have donated Rs 50 lakhs to the Kerala CM Relief Fund. Malayalam megastar Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan have donated Rs 25 lakh and Rs 15 lakh, respectively.&nbsp;</p>


The tragic landslides in the hilly areas in Kerala’s Wayanad district have disrupted the lives of hundreds of people. The death toll has crossed the 300 mark on Friday (Aug 2).

The tragic landslides in the hilly areas in Kerala’s Wayanad district have disrupted the lives of hundreds of people. The death toll has crossed the 300 mark on Friday (Aug 2). Amidst the ongoing rescue operation in the affected areas of Wayanad, several South Indian actor have shown their solidarity for the victims and affected families by donating to the Kerala Chief Minister Relief Fund. On Friday (Aug 2), superstar Nayanthara and director Vignesh Shivan donated Rs 20 lakh to the Chief Minister's Office in Kerala. Taking to Instagram handle, the star couple shared a heartfelt note for the affected families after the gut-wrenching calamity. Sharing the letter, Vignesh wrote, “Can’t match the loses in #wayanad :( extending our support at this dark time (folded hand emojis) @nayanthara.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vignesh Shivan (@wikkiofficial) × The letter read, “In the wake of the tragic landslide in Wayanad, our hearts go out to the affected families and communities. The devastation and loss experienced by the community are gut-wrenching. In these times of great need, we are reminded of the importance of coming together to support one another. As a gesture of solidarity, we are making a humble contribution of ₹20,00,000 (Rupees Twenty Lakhs Only) to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to provide the much-needed immediate assistance to the affected families and aid in the rebuilding process. It has been extremely heartening to see the coordinated response from our government, volunteers, rescue teams, and several other organisations, all working tirelessly to provide crucial aid and support to those in need. Let us unite in strength and compassion to help rebuild and heal.” Apart from Nayanthara and Shivan, several Malayalam and Tamil actors, such as Suriya, Jyotika, Karthi and Rashmika Mandanna have donated to the Kerala Chief Minister Relief Fund to help victims of the Wayanad landslide tragedy. Tamil actors Suriya, his wife Jyothika, and Karthi have donated Rs 50 lakhs to the Kerala CM Relief Fund. Malayalam megastar Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan have donated Rs 25 lakh and Rs 15 lakh, respectively.

Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan donate ₹20 lakh to Wayanad landslide victims