Kerala Wayanad Landslide: Kerala Health Minister Veena George Calls It ‘Shocking, Unfortunate’

3 months ago

Kerala Health Minister Veena George informed that around 24 people have been killed and around 70 injured in the tragic landslide. Veena George said, "We are trying every possible thing to rescue our people. We have received 24 bodies in different hospitals. Around 70 people were also injured. We have ensured proper treatment of the injured. Teams of NDRF and Civil Defence are present there; a team of Navy will also be reaching there soon. A bridge in the area has also washed away."

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00:00The visuals are quite shocking, so it's very very body unfortunate.

00:04We have 24 dead bodies in different hospitals now and also some about 70 people are injured.

00:13See, we are trying every possible way to rescue our people.

00:17So, Honorable Chief Minister himself has given instructions early in the morning itself.

00:24So, every possible way to rescue our people and to give proper treatment is also, we have ensured that.

00:34See, we are trying every possible way to rescue our people.

00:38So, Honorable Chief Minister himself has given instructions early in the morning itself.

00:45And all hospitals are set and we have received some 24 bodies in different hospitals.

00:53And many are injured.

00:57So, they are also, every possible way to rescue our people and to give proper treatment is also, we have ensured that.

01:07We have NDRF team there, but four more teams will be joining there.

01:13And also, we have fire force teams there, civil defense team is there.

01:19And also, Navy will be reaching there.

01:23Honorable Chief Minister has informed.

01:25So, Chief Minister has sought the help of Army, Navy, etc.

01:42See, we can see the visuals.

01:45The visuals are quite shocking.

01:47So, it's very, very unfortunate.

01:49So, we actually, many roads have collapsed and one bridge is also washed away.

01:57So, let's see.

01:59Because we have to establish that connectivity in few hours.

02:06And also, helicopters will also be brought there.

02:10But the weather is bad there.

02:12But now, for the time being, there is no rain, I think.

02:15Ma'am.

02:16Sorry.

02:19Casualties, from the reports from the hospitals, we have 24 dead bodies in different hospitals now.

02:28And also, some, about 70 people are injured.

02:33Yes, here in my office also, and also in directorate.

02:37And also, locally, we do have a control room.

02:40And we face many challenges there because there is no electricity connection.

02:45And also, the batteries are getting, I mean, they sink.

02:51So, it's quite a challenging situation.

Kerala Wayanad Landslide: Kerala Health Minister Veena George Calls It ‘Shocking, Unfortunate’

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