The death toll of massive landslides in Kerala, India, has reached 256, with 220 still missing. The state is focused on preventing the spread of diseases in the rainy area where bodies remain under the rubble. Genetic samples are being collected for identification purposes.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with over 3,500 people relocated to relief camps. Various agencies including the Indian Army and Air Force are involved in the rescue operations. The landslides, occurring while residents were asleep, are described as one of the biggest tragedies in recent times in Kerala.
Efforts are being made to provide medical and psychological support to survivors, and the state government is working towards rehabilitation of those affected by the disaster.
