LIVE | Wayanad Landslides Devastation: 31 Dead, Hundreds Trapped as Rescue Efforts Intensify | News9

Massive landslides have struck multiple hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala’s Wayanad district, resulting in 12 deaths and leaving nearly 100 people trapped under debris. The landslides, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, caused significant damage, including the collapse of a bridge in Chooral Mala town, leaving around 450 families stranded. Rescue operations are underway with teams from the Fireforce, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and the Kannur Defence Security Corps working on-site. Heavy rainfall and power outages are complicating efforts to assess the full impact of the disaster. Watch the video for updates on the situation and ongoing rescue operations. .............................................................................................. News9 is India’s first fully integrated English news brand across all digital platforms. It includes a publishing platform, viz. , a future-ready OTT platform, News9 Plus, and a 24-Hour video streaming service on connected TVs and all social platforms. It’s the English news brand that understands and fits perfectly into the digital-first lifestyles of our English news audiences. ► News9 Plus Website : ► News9 Plus App : ► News9 OTT Coupons : ► Watch us on YouTube : ► Like us on Facebook : ► Follow us on Instagram : ► Follow us on Twitter : #kerala #landslide #wayanad #rescueefforts #meppadi #heavyrain #rainfall #floods