The landslide in Kerala’s Wayanad on Tuesday killed 23 people and injured several others while search and rescue operations are underway with NDRF teams and Army choppers on the spot.
The death toll is expected to rise in what can be described as one of the deadliest landslides this year has seen so far. The district was hit by three landslides in a matter of three hours, leaving a huge trail of destruction on its way.
A landslide is the movement of rock, soil, and other debris down a slope due to gravity. This movement can be triggered by various factors such as heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic activity, or human activities like construction and mining.
Tuesday’s accident brings back painful memories of landslides that India has seen in the past. Here’s a look at the worst landslides that have claimed many lives in the country:
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24 killed in Wayanad disaster, hundreds feared trapped: A look at the worst landslides of India
