Wayanad – The aftermath of a catastrophic landslide in Wayanad has left over 300 people dead and approximately 2,000 missing. The disaster, described as nature’s wrath, has prompted a major search and rescue operation now in its fifth day. As of now, 344 fatalities have been confirmed, while more than 200 individuals remain unaccounted for. Despite the challenges, rescue teams continue their efforts with determination. On Friday, some survivors were successfully rescued from beneath the debris, bolstering hope and efforts.

To aid in the search, authorities have deployed radar drones and search dogs. The radar drones, which operate at an altitude of 120 meters, are capable of scanning large areas—up to 40 hectares at once—using radar systems to detect those trapped underground. Additionally, GPS coordinates and drone imagery are being used to track the last known locations of mobile phones from the affected area.

The search operation received a boost with the completion of a 190-foot-long “Belly Bridge” by the army, facilitating better access to affected regions. Rescue teams are making full use of these advanced technologies to locate and rescue individuals buried by the landslide.