Mysore/Mysuru: In the aftermath of the devastating landslides in Chooralmala and Mundakkai villages of Wayanad district, Kerala, the sight of domestic animals searching for their lost owners is enough to bring anyone to tears. Even days after the disaster, these creatures roam the desolate landscape, haunted by the memories of those who once cared for…
Mundakkai: A paradise turned to ruins by unforgiving landslides
August 14, 2024Wayanad: The once vibrant village of Mundakkai in Wayanad district, Kerala, now stands as a stark reminder of nature’s unforgiving power. Devastated by recent heavy landslides, the village wears a heavy, mournful silence. Even after 15 days, the community is still grappling with the aftermath of this catastrophe that shook the entire nation. Survivors of…
Wayanad landslides tragedy: CFTRI sends nutrient-rich food products for survivors, rescuers
August 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Heavy rains and flash floods on July 30, 2024, triggered multiple landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, devastating three villages — Punjirimattom, Mundakkai and Chooralmala — and affecting nearby villages Meppadi, Attamala and Kunhome. Over 9,300 people are currently housed in 91 relief camps. In response to this crisis, Mysuru-based Council of Scientific & Industrial Research…
PFA Mysuru provides critical aid to animals in Wayanad
August 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The PFA (People For Animals) Mysuru team undertook a vital mission to Chooralmala in Wayanad on Aug. 3, 2024, aiming to provide crucial aid to animals impacted by the devastating landslide in the region. The team, led by PFA Mysuru Managing Trustee Savitha Nagabhushan carried essential supplies, including medicines like Ringer lactate and Normal…
Wayanad landslides: Bodies of Kodagu woman, her son found together
August 4, 2024Siddapur: The body of Divya (35), a woman from Nelyahudikeri in Kodagu district, along with her family members who went missing after landslides in Wayanad, was traced last evening. The bodies of Divya and her son Lakshith (10) were found together at Chooralmala. She had completed her nursing course at Iritti and worked at a…
MCCI-FKCCI delegation to visit Wayanad shortly
August 4, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A delegation from the Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) and the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) is set to visit the flood-hit Wayanad district in Kerala to conduct relief and restoration activities. Recently, a meeting was held at the MCCI office on D. Devaraj Urs Road, presided over…
Karnataka to construct 100 houses for Wayanad landslide victims
August 4, 2024Death toll touches 357, search on for survivors Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that the State Government will construct 100 houses for victims of the landslide-hit Wayanad in Kerala. Siddaramaiah also spoke to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan over the phone and assured him of all necessary help apart from promising to construct…
Echo of Wayanad landslides tragedy: Officers asked to clear illegal home stays, resorts in Western Ghats
August 4, 2024Bengaluru: Following the recent landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, which have claimed several hundred lives, the State Government has moved to address activities that threaten the region’s ecology. Officers have been directed to clear all illegal home stays and resorts in the Western Ghats. In a circular issued by the Minister for Forest, Ecology, and Environment…
Wayanad landslides: Centre moves draft to declare 57,000 sq km of Western Ghats as Eco-Sensitive
August 3, 2024New Delhi: In the aftermath of the Wayanad landslide tragedy, the Centre has issued a draft notification to declare around 57,000 square kilometres of the Western Ghats across six States as an ‘Ecologically Sensitive Area’ (ESA). The notification includes 20,668 sq km in Karnataka, 9,993.7 sq km in Kerala, 17,340 sq km in Maharashtra, 449…
Wayanad landslides: District teams deployed for rescue
August 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A 17-member team of officers from the district, including medical specialists and allied staff, has been deployed to Wayanad in neighbouring Kerala to assist with rescue operations following recent landslides. The team, consisting of members from various departments, will be stationed in Wayanad from July 31 to Aug. 5, or until further notice. According…
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