Kerala Declares State Mourning After Devastating Wayanad Landslide

Following the tragic landslide in Wayanad that has claimed at least 57 lives, Kerala has declared a two-day state mourning. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed deep sadness over the incident, which led to widespread property destruction. Official mourning is scheduled for July 30 and 31, with the National Flag at half-mast.

Following the devastating landslide in Wayanad that has already claimed the lives of at least 57 people, the Kerala government on Tuesday declared state mourning for two days.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the state government is deeply saddened by the tragic incident that claimed numerous lives and resulted in the widespread destruction of homes and other property.

An official notification issued by Chief Secretary V Venu has declared official mourning on July 30 and 31.

As per protocol, the National Flag will be kept half-mast and all public functions and celebrations will be cancelled.

As rescue teams recover bodies and body parts from the rivers and the mud, it is difficult to ascertain the exact number of people killed in the tragedy, a source said. The official toll currently is 57.

(With inputs from agencies.)