WAYANAD: The situation is worsening in Wayanad Mundakkai with the landslide wreaking heavy damage to human lives and properties. The landslide hit the Meppadi village in Mundakkai at 2 am on Tuesday. Even the rescue operation was hindered due to a landslide and the helicopter assigned for the operation had to detour to Kozhikode considering the dangerous terrain. A total of three landslides were reported in the area.

Locals revealed seeing human corpses in several places affected by landslides. Efforts are being made to bring out all the stranded people to safer abodes. Mundakkai, Chooramala and Attamala areas have suffered massive damage.

Vellarmala GVHS school went completely submerged in the landslides and has been left to shreds. Most houses in the area are covered with mud and water. Residents say that the landslide erupted from Punchirimattom around 2 am on Tuesday. The rescue team were able to shift a few families from this area to safer locations. Due to the heavy rain in the area, the Mundakkai River overflowed on Monday.

Five ministers will come to Wayanad to coordinate the rescue operations. A 190-member army team has left for Wayanad. The Territorial Army Kozhikode 122 Battalion with 50 members will soon head to Wayanad.