By Aishath Shuba Solih
Male: President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has sent a message of condolences to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the landslides in the Wayanad district of Kerala that killed over hundreds and injured many more.
President Muizzu expressed sorrow upon news of the multiple deaths in his message to the Prime Minister Modi, said President’s Office. They added that the President had described the devastating damage to lives, livelihood and goods as an unimaginable tragedy.
The message had delivered condolences to the Government of India and its citizens on behalf of the Maldivian government, Maldivian citizens and the President himself.
“He expressed hope that the search and rescue efforts at the site will be able to operate quickly and successfully,” said the President’s Office, further elaborating on the message.
The President wished courage for the victims, their families, loved ones and all those affected before concluding the message, said the President’s Office, adding that he had prayed for their swift recovery and requested to convey condolences to families of those that lost their lives.
Indian news media reports that the death toll from this landslide, which sent mud, water and boulders through tea and cardamom estates has now crossed 200.
While flash floods have occurred in several districts in South India due to relentless rain, the area where the landslide occurred is also closed off due to rain, posing challenges to rescue operations according to officials.
