Search and rescue operation has been resumed in Mundakkai and Choorlamala in Wayanad, Kerala. So far 151 people have died due to being buried under the debris of the landslide in Wayanad. The Meteorological Department has also issued a red alert for rain here today i.e. on 31st July. Despite this, the soldiers engaged in the search operation are constantly trying to save the lives buried under the debris at the risk of their lives.

The landslide destroyed settlements and at least 151 people were killed, about 200 were injured and many are missing. Due to bad weather, the authorities had to stop the rescue operation late on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, rescue efforts were expected to be concentrated around Mundakkai. The village remained completely cut off for most of Tuesday. Many people are still feared trapped under the debris in Mundakkayi, while more rain is expected in Wayanad on Wednesday, making the mission challenging.

Essential services disrupted
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert, related to bad weather potentially disrupting transport and essential services, in Wayanad and four other districts. Schools have been closed in 12 of Kerala's 14 districts. Health Minister Veena George was scheduled to reach Wayanad on Wednesday to monitor facilities at four government and private hospitals where most of the injured have been admitted. Five other state ministers are on the spot and monitoring the rescue operations.