A major landslide struck Meppadi Panchayat, Wayanad in Kerala. Hundreds of people are suspected to have been trapped. The Army received a requisition for providing aid to civil authority today morning. In response the Army has mobilised four columns including two columns ex 122 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) and two ex the DSC Centre, Kannur. The total strength of Army deployed so far for the rescue operation is approximately 225 including medical personnel.
UPDATE ON WAYANAD RESCUE OPERATION
Indian Army has been carrying out rescue operation in landslide hit areas of Wayanad in conjunction with NDRF and other agencies.
Around 150 people have been rescued from Mudakkayi village, provided medical aid and evacuated to the safer places.
Apart from the four columns with a total strength of approximately 225 personnel, already deployed for the operation, two more columns having a strength of approximately 140 personnel are on standby inThiruvananthapuram to be airlifted on a short notice, in case the need arises.
The Army is setting up a Command-and-Control centre at Kozhikode for coordinating HADR efforts.
Helicopter reconnaissance of the affected area is being undertaken and damage assessment is being carried out to channelise rescue operation in correct direction.
The Army is inducting the following:
Bridging Resources being inducted- By Road from Bangalore and airlifted from Delhi.
Teams of Search and Rescue Dogs.
Besides the aid in terms of medicines and first aid, ECHS POLYCLINC Kalpetta is extending all possible helps in terms of the Service of Doctor/ Nursing assistant and Ambulance service to the flood operation columns.
The Army remains steadfast to assist the stranded citizens and is working relentlessly to ensure safety of one and all.
