Kerala/New Delhi, 31st of July, 2024 : A major landslide hit Chooralmala and Mundakkai areas of Wayanad district of Kerala on 30 Jul 24. Based on the request from the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), the Southern Naval Command dispatched a disaster relief team of 68 personnel from INS Zamorin at Ezhimala to the landslide affected site at 1430h on 30 Jul 24. The rescue team comprising of skilled personnel along with medical team and necessary equipment reached the site at 2200h on 30 Jul 24. Additional teams have been kept standby for deployment at short notice and will be mobilised as required.
An ALH detachment in SAR configuration was deployed from Kochi to Calicut at 0730h on 31 Jul 24 to augment the rescue efforts. The adverse weather conditions due to incessant rains poses challenges in the area. All out efforts are underway to provide immediate relief and support to the local populace impacted by the disaster.
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