The Indian Army and Air Force launched extensive rescue operations this morning in response to a major landslide that struck the Meppadi Panchayath area in Vyithiri Taluk, Wayanad district. The landslide has reportedly stranded approximately 250 people, prompting a swift and coordinated response from the defence forces.
Upon receiving a requisition from the Kerala Government, two rescue columns from the Defence Security Corps (DSC) Centre in Kannur, comprising around 200 soldiers, have been deployed. These troops, a medical team from Military Hospital Kannur, and Territorial Army personnel from Kozhikode are actively involved in the rescue efforts in Wayanad landslide.
The landslide, which struck the hilly regions near Meppadi, has left hundreds of people stranded and urgently needing assistance. In addition to the ground forces, two helicopters from Air Force Station Sulur have been dispatched to aid in the rescue operations despite challenging weather conditions in the affected area.
To lead the rescue operations on the ground, approximately 130 soldiers from the 23 Maratha Regiment and 2 Madras Regiment, under the command of Capt. Thushar and Capt. Sourabh, respectively, are en route from Trivandrum to Wayanad. To expedite the mission, the Indian Air Force is airlifting the maximum number of team members to Calicut, with the remaining personnel proceeding by road.
The combined efforts of the Indian Army and Air Force demonstrate a robust and rapid response to the disaster, aiming to ensure the safety and rescue of those affected by the landslide.
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