Wayanad Landslides: Rescue Efforts Continue Amid Rising Death Toll
Over 350 fatalities reported as advanced equipment and increased patrols aid in search and security operations.
- Rescue operations in Wayanad, Kerala, have entered their fifth day with 215 bodies recovered and 206 people still missing.
- Authorities are deploying advanced radar equipment to locate those trapped under debris.
- Incidents of looting in abandoned homes have prompted increased police patrols at night.
- Experts question whether rapid tourism development contributed to the disaster's severity.
- Karnataka and other organizations have pledged support for the rehabilitation of affected areas.