UAE offers condolences to India after landslide tragedy

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.

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.

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.

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The state government has declared a two-day mourning period starting Wednesday, and all public functions and celebrations have been postponed.