The NDRF is conducting search and rescue operations on a war footing. The second team is on its way to further strengthen the response operation. My condolences to the families of the deceased and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured, Shah said.
"We are trying every possible thing to rescue our people. We have received 24 bodies in different hospitals. Around 70 people are also injured. We have ensured proper treatment of the injured," Geroge told reporters here today.
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday gave an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha demanding a discussion on the border situation and the huge trade deficit with China.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of deceased in the landslides that hit Kerala's Wayanad on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and assured all possible help from the Centre after massive landslides hit Wayanad in the early hours of Tuesday as heavy rainfall continued in Kerala.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Aug 11 (ANI): As many as 72 people have died as flood and landslides wreak havoc in Kerala while 58 have been reported missing.