Kerala Wayanad Landslides: Over 50 Dead

Kerala Wayanad Landslides: Over 50 Dead, Dozens Still Missing in Devastating Tragedy

The villages of Wayanad in Kerala were shattered by a series of massive landslides triggered by relentless torrential rains.

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More than 45 people have lost their lives, with hundreds feared trapped beneath the debris.

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Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha, once known for their natural beauty, are now scenes of destruction and despair.

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