Members of several families have reported that their loved ones remain untraced.
The government has prioritised saving as many lives as possible, providing medical care to the injured, and relocating others to safer areas.
In Wayanad, 45 relief camps have been established, accommodating 3,069 people.
Meanwhile, various rescue agencies resumed their operations early in the morning to trace people suspected to be trapped in the tragedy, which has killed at least 123 people and left 186 injured. Fears of mounting fatalities have been sparked by suspicions that several people may still be trapped under the debris. Massive landslides triggered by torrential rains struck the picturesque hamlets of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha in the early hours of Tuesday, killing several people, including women and children.
Wayanad, a hill district in northern Kerala, is known for its lush green forests, rolling hills, and sparkling waterfalls. With a population of about 8,17,000 people (as of the 2011 census), it is home to various cultures, including the indigenous tribal communities.
