On 30th July 2024, a devastating landslide struck Mundakai, Chooral, and Mala in Wayanad, Kerala, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Upon receiving the information, four teams of NDRF immediately rushed to the site and swiftly coordinated with local authorities to conduct search and rescue operation.

During the search and rescue operation, the NDRF teams faced significant challenges due to heavy rainfall and sludge that obstructed their movement.

Despite these obstacles, they demonstrated exceptional passion, devotion, and commitment in their relentless efforts to locate victims, resulting in rescue of 14 individuals, evacuation of 352 people, and the retrieval of 111 deceased persons and 38 livestock.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also visited the incident site of the Wayanad landslide and took stock of the situation. Shri Piyush Anand, IPS, DG NDRF briefed the Hon’ble PM at the incident site.