Wayanad Landslides: Over 360 Dead, 149 Missing

Search and rescue operations continue in Wayanad, Kerala, following devastating landslides triggered by heavy rains, with over 360 confirmed dead and around 149 still missing. The Indian Air Force, Army, and local officials are deploying helicopters, cadaver dogs, and heavy machinery to search inaccessible areas, particularly around the Chaliyar river and Soochipara waterfalls. Rehabilitation efforts are underway, with the state government planning a three-phase approach to temporarily house affected families in vacant homes, government buildings, and rented accommodations. The disaster has also heavily impacted the animal husbandry sector, with significant losses in dairy farming and livestock. The state government is working to provide urgent assistance and compensation to affected farmers. The search operations are in their final stages, with hopes of providing closure to the families of the missing.