<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1701}">For the ninth day, rescue and relief operations are underway in the landslide-hit hillside villages of Wayanad, Kerala. While the obvious focus of the multi-agency rescue operation has remained on rescuing victims and recovering the mortal remains of those who haven't made it, there is a lesser-known effort that's underway - caring for the animals that have been affected by this immeasurable tragedy.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:213,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1899}">After daybreak on Tuesday (July 30), as the rescue operations by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Kerala state authorities commenced, a team of volunteers focused on animal rescue started work in the affected villages.&nbsp;</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:486,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:86,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2172}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heres-how-a-pet-parrot-save-many-from-the-wayanad-landslide-747863">Here's how a pet parrot saved many from the Wayanad landslide</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:588,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2274}">In the aftermath of a disaster, animals are under serious distress, owing to multiple factors around them. It could be the massive activity around them, the huge mobilisation of people and the noisy environment of the rescue and relief efforts, the loss of the caretaker&nbsp;family, the loss of a home, etc. Under such circumstances, there are several cases where animals who don't feed on their own or accept food and may have sustained injuries.&nbsp;</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:739,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2425}">In cases&nbsp;where it is extremely critical, they make the decision to relocate the animal from the disaster site. In some cases, they try to find a new home for the pets and give them up for adoption.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:789,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:86,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2475}">Animal care is a delicate process, and it doesn't end with the initial aid provided. We need to soon start focussing on post-disaster care, Praveen added. He said that cattle would have to be dewormed, as they tend to get sick after grazing amid the debris and slush in the aftermath of the landslide. Further, the animals that have been eating very little owing to the stress factors would have to be provided special care.<br bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:661,&quot;y&quot;:841,&quot;w&quot;:0,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:694,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2527}" />
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For the ninth day, rescue and relief operations are underway in the landslide-hit hillside villages of Wayanad, Kerala. While the obvious focus of the multi-agency rescue operation has remained on rescuing victims and recovering the mortal remains of those who haven't made it, there is a lesser-known effort that's underway - caring for the animals that have been affected by this immeasurable tragedy.

For the ninth day, rescue and relief operations are underway in the landslide-hit hillside villages of Wayanad, Kerala. While the obvious focus of the multi-agency rescue operation has remained on rescuing victims and recovering the mortal remains of those who haven't made it, there is a lesser-known effort that's underway - caring for the animals that have been affected by this immeasurable tragedy. After daybreak on Tuesday (July 30), as the rescue operations by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Kerala state authorities commenced, a team of volunteers focused on animal rescue started work in the affected villages. In the aftermath of the deadly July30th #WayanadLandslide, rescue &relief ops in #Wayanad #kerala have been going on for 9days Here's a lesser-known aspect- Since day 1, a team of volunteers, vets, personnel from @HSIGlobal have cared for 90 cattle, 22dogs, 7 cats, 50+ fowl pic.twitter.com/YVBYBYde6l — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) August 7, 2024 × "Whenever a disaster strikes, the authorities arrange shelters where the survivors and dislocated people can be accommodated temporarily. However, there are no such designated shelters for animals. Our task is to rescue the animals, move them to a safe location, and offer them medical relief and food. So far, we have been able to provide aid to 90 cattle, 22 dogs, seven cats, and more than 50 fowl," Praveen from Humane Society International (HSI) told WION. Also read | Here's how a pet parrot saved many from the Wayanad landslide In the aftermath of a disaster, animals are under serious distress, owing to multiple factors around them. It could be the massive activity around them, the huge mobilisation of people and the noisy environment of the rescue and relief efforts, the loss of the caretaker family, the loss of a home, etc. Under such circumstances, there are several cases where animals who don't feed on their own or accept food and may have sustained injuries. Praveen's 10-member team comprises volunteers from Wayanad, personnel from HSI, and two vets. The teams first feed the animals and then offer them basic first aid, if necessary. In the case of animals that need further care, they are moved to an animal husbandry facility. In cases where it is extremely critical, they make the decision to relocate the animal from the disaster site. In some cases, they try to find a new home for the pets and give them up for adoption. Animal care is a delicate process, and it doesn't end with the initial aid provided. We need to soon start focussing on post-disaster care, Praveen added. He said that cattle would have to be dewormed, as they tend to get sick after grazing amid the debris and slush in the aftermath of the landslide. Further, the animals that have been eating very little owing to the stress factors would have to be provided special care.

Over 100 animals being cared for in Wayanad after devastating landslides

As the search and rescue operations in the landslides that struck Kerala’s Wayanad entered its fourth day, more than 300 people lost their lives, with scores of people still missing.

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<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

Wayanad landslides: Death toll crosses 300, many more missing

Wayanad landslides: Death toll crosses 300, Hopes of rescue dim with time

As many as 191 persons were reported missing; harsh terrain came in the way of rescue efforts by personnel of various forces; 1,592 persons were rescued from the ravaged sites in two days and moved to various hospitals; 99 persons are under treatment.

Wayanad landslides: 191 still missing, many suspected to be buried