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CM Vijayan who has been keeping away from the media for the last one month even though numerous controversial issues have been raging in the state, on Saturday spent a record 100 minutes, the first in his tenure starting 2016, to slam the media.

Says the natural disaster was just another instance of nature reacting to human "apathy and greed"

As proposed by the AIFF president, Kalyan Chaubey, the AIFF is working towards scheduling its first benefit match in Manjeri (Malappuram), Kerala, on August 30, 2024

Meanwhile, a 190-member team resumes search operation at five zones of the disaster-struck area

He was accompanied by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Minister Suresh Gopi

In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said, "Thank you, Modi ji, for visiting Wayanad to personally assess the tragic situation. This is a commendable decision. I believe that after witnessing the extent of the devastation firsthand, the Prime Minister will declare it a national disaster."

To evaluate ongoing relief and rehabilitation operations and engage with survivors of the region; CM Pinarayi to welcome PM at Kannur

Local residents reported hearing a loud noise followed by a sudden jolt, prompting an investigation by government authorities. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) is reviewing seismic records and conducting local reconnaissance to identify any anomalies.

Official says a small contingent will remain in the area to maintain Bailey bridge and to assist with the search operations

He said that there is a need for a comprehensive assistance plan from the Union to rebuild Wayanad.

A rescue team of over 1,000, including Defence forces, NDRF, SDRF, police, fire services, and volunteers, began searching early Wednesday morning in the four worst-affected areas: Churalmala, Velarimala, Mundakayil, and Punchirimadom. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has stated that the search operations will continue until the Defence forces decide to end them.

Special teams search in Chaliyar River from where several bodies and dismembered body parts were recovered

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also said his government is ready to provide all the necessary help to Kerala

The over 1,500-strong rescue team recover significant number of dismembered body parts from the debris

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah takes to social media, assures his Kerala counterpart of all support

The 1,500-strong rescue team, including Defence forces, NDRF, SDRF, police, fire service, and volunteers, began searches early Saturday morning in the hardest-hit areas of Churalmala, Velarimala, Mundakayil, and Punchirimadom.

Kerala requests deployment of advanced equipment, including one Xaver radar and four Reeco radars, which will be airlifted from Delhi in an IAF aircraft

Over 300 people still missing; private companies and volunteers join operations led by army, police and emergency service units

Say landslide-affected areas has been divided into six zones and separate search teams with cadaver dogs have initiated search operations

The operations received an impetus due to completion of 190-foot-long Bailey bridge that will enable movement of heavy machinery