Wayanad landslide

The Centre has denied Kerala's plea to declare the deadly Wayanad landslides a national disaster. Despite over 400 deaths, Kerala will not receive more aid under the National Disaster Relief Fund, sparking political backlash

The death toll from the Meppadi landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, has risen to 70. Over 100 are injured, and rescue operations by NDRF and the Army face delays due to bad weather. The govt has announced relief measures, and leaders have expressed condolences.