pettimudi

IDUKKI: The death toll in the landslide that struck Pettimudi in Munnar rose to 58. The death toll climbed with the recovery of two bodies of women today. The bodies were found in the search conducted near the river. Twelve more have to be found again. The search is mainly focused on the river near the place where the tragedy struck. The body of a two-year-old identified as Dhanushka was recovered from the river. Her playmate, a pet dog helped in finding the body. Search will continue in the coming days. The soil which mounted up will be removed with the help of earth movers and then searched. Rescue operations have been speeded up as the rains have reduced.