Wayanad landslides claim at least nine lives from Karnataka
Wayanad: Over 155 people have lost their lives, and scores are injured in the horrific multiple landslides that hit the northern Kerala district of Wayanad in the early hours of Tuesday. At least nine people from Karnataka have been killed in the calamity caused by relentless monsoon rains.
Among the deceased from Karnataka, four are from Chamarajanagar district, including a couple – Rajendra (50) and Rathnamma (45) – whose bodies have not been found yet. The other deceased are Puttasiddi (62) and Rani (50). Rani's husband and nephew are missing. Additionally, five people deceased from Mandya district are Leelavathi and her grandson Nihal (26) from K R Pete taluk, Savithri (54), Achchu, and Sri Kutti from Malavalli. Gundlupet Tahsildar Ramesh Babu, currently in Wayanad, has confirmed the news, as reported by the Deccan Herald.
The Chamarajanagar district administration has requested residents to alert officials if their family members, relatives, or friends are missing in the landslides at Wayanad. A 24/7 helpline has been set up for assistance. The toll-free numbers are 08226-223161, 223163, and 223160 with a WhatsApp number at 9740942901.
Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has promised to provide all possible help for relief efforts and stated that the Karnataka government is in constant touch with the disaster management authorities of Kerala. He has deputed two senior IAS officers, PC Jaffer and Dileesh Sasi, to coordinate with the Kerala authorities regarding the rescue and relief operations. Additionally, he has requested the corporate world to contribute generously to the relief and rehabilitation of people affected by this natural disaster.
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Delhi's maximum temperature settles at 41.9 deg C
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 41.9 degree Celsius, 1.5 notches above the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The minimum temperature settled at 25.9 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning, 0.6 notches below the seasonal average, the IMD stated.
The weather department predicted strong surface wind during the Monday morning, with the maximum and minimum temperature expected to hover around 44 degrees Celsius and 26 degree Celsius, respectively.
Relative humidity was recorded at 28 per cent at 5.30 pm.
The air quality was recorded in the 'moderate' category at 4 pm, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 174, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
