UAE offers condolences to India after landslide tragedy
Death toll rises to 158; nearly 1,000 people rescued in Kerala
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) extended its deepest sympathies to India following landslides in the state of Kerala that claimed the lives of dozens and injured many others.
In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its condolences to the Indian government and people, as well as to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
#UAE expresses solidarity with #India and conveys condolences over victims of landslides in Keralahttps://t.co/PK9tRta4P0
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) July 30, 2024
Nearly 1,000 people have been rescued after landslides in the hills of Wayanad district in Kerala, authorities said on Wednesday.
According to ANI, 158 people have been reported dead.
Kerala landslides: Death toll rises to 158; CM Vijayan holds review meeting, to visit Wayanad tomorrow
Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/YVbuewxkly#wayanadlandslides #PinarayiVijayan #Kerala pic.twitter.com/Xjxhxp0cyF
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) July 31, 2024
Heavy rain in one of India's most popular tourist destinations collapsed hillsides early on Tuesday sending torrents of mud, water and tumbling boulders through tea and cardamom estates and small settlements. It is the worst disaster in the state since the deadly floods of 2018.
After a day of extremely heavy rainfall that hampered rescue operations, the weather department expects some respite on Wednesday, although the area is likely to receive rain through the day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X yesterday & expressed his condolences & support
Distressed by the landslides in parts of Wayanad. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones and prayers with those injured.
Rescue ops are currently underway to assist all those affected. Spoke to Kerala CM Shri @pinarayivijayan and also assured all possible…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2024
The state government has declared a two-day mourning period starting Wednesday, and all public functions and celebrations have been postponed.
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