Three bodies sitting on chairs, bodies found hugging each other, a sight that can never be forgotten in entire lives

WAYANAD: Mundakkai has changed into a land of death. Mud, water, huge rocks, uprooted trees, and remnants of buildings everywhere. In between, the army is trying to find the remaining lives and bodies. They get teary-eyed now and then while finding the bodies. It is believed that there are people still alive in the area. The army has expedited the rescue operations to move them to a safe place as soon as possible. A search is being conducted among the building remains. The death toll has risen to 183 and is likely to rise further as the search is intensified in more locations.

The strength of the rain and currents has reduced, giving relief to the rescue workers. However, as the area is full of mud and marsh, it is not even possible to stand anywhere. This poses a severe obstacle to the rescue operations. The problem is that we cannot get more machinery to move the huge rocks.

It is reported that the rescue workers have not yet been able to conduct a significant search in Chooralmala. The construction of the Bailey Bridge here is progressing rapidly. The construction is being done jointly by the Army and the Navy. It is hoped that once this is completed, more machines can be delivered there. The fire force team and others are there for rescue operations. The body of a toddler was taken out from the house that collapsed in Chooralmala.

The services of cadaver dogs, which can sniff out bodies, are also sought to trace those trapped underground. According to the indications given by them, the rescue workers are searching after demolishing the houses that are under the ground. The rescue workers indicated that heart-wrenching scenes are seen in every house. Three bodies were found sitting on chairs at a house in Mundakkai.

The pathetic condition of a person trying to save lives after throwing his entire savings can be seen in the eyes of each body. A public representative who took part in the rescue operations said the sight of five or six bodies, including children, being hugged together will not be forgotten in their entire lives.

Mundakkai, which had as many as 400 houses, has only thirty houses left now. There is no information on how many are alive or how many have died. Some are also seen searching hospitals desperately and disaster areas to find their missing loved ones.

Life is a question mark
Many are in relief camps after losing everything they have earned so far. Along with that, they have lost their family and also their dear ones. They don’t even have clothes to change. Their life ahead is a big question mark. No one can console or comfort them.