Nearly 1,000 people have been rescued after the devastating landslides in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India, authorities reported on Wednesday. The disaster has tragically resulted in at least 270 deaths, with many more still missing.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on social media on July 30, as the nation mourns the loss of lives. In response to the tragedy, the Kerala state government has declared a two-day mourning period, suspending all public activities and celebrations to honor the victims.
CGTN spoke with one of the survivors at the landslide site, who described the chaos and urgency during the disaster. \"It was an emergency,\" the survivor said. \"Everyone tried to evacuate their homes to safety amidst the turmoil.\" The heartfelt recount highlights the desperate efforts of residents and rescue teams in the face of this natural catastrophe.
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Indian landslide survivor recounts the moment disaster struck
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