144 bodies recovered, 191 people missing in Wayanad landslide

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that rescue operations in Wayanad district of the State, which was hit by an "unprecedented and painful" disaster is continuing at full scale.

A total of 1,592 people have been rescued through extensive and coordinated rescue operations, he said.

"Rescue operations in Wayanad are



continuing at full scale. This is an unprecedented and painful disaster."

"So far, 144 bodies have been recovered- 79 men and 64 women. There are still 191 people missing. Efforts are being made to evacuate as many people as possible from the disaster area, and necessary medical treatment is being provided to those who have been rescued," the Chief Minister said.