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Wayanad landslide death toll rises to four
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India Today
· Jul 9, 2026
Wayanad landslide deaths rise to 6 as three more bodies recovered
Wayanad landslide deaths rise to 6 as three more bodies recovered
The Economic Times
· Jul 7, 2026
3 killed, several injured in landslide in Wayanad
3 killed, several injured in landslide in Wayanad
India News Network
· Jul 7, 2026
Landslide in Kerala's Wayanad Claims Lives and Traps Others
A deadly landslide in Kerala's Wayanad district has resulted in casualties, with many believed trapped under debris. Rescue efforts are underway.
OneIndia
· Jul 7, 2026
'Man-Made Disaster': Kerala Ministers Blame Tunnel Project Debris After Wayanad Landslide Kills 5
A landslide in Kerala's Wayanad district killed five people and injured six others Monday, prompting sharp political commentaries on how construction work may have been the cause of the tragedy. The search in the affected area continued while state ministers pointed
The Watchers
· Jul 8, 2026
Three migrant workers killed, five missing after landslide at Wayanad tunnel project, India
A landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rainfall struck the under-construction Anakkampoyil–Kalladi–Meppadi tunnel road project near Kalladi in Kerala's Wayanad district at about 11:00 LT on July 7, 2026, killing three migrant workers, injuring seven others and leaving five people missing, according to Kerala authorities. Rescue operations continued on July 8 despite persistent rainfall that hampered access to the site. Source
Huffington Post
· Jun 25, 2026
Stunning Photos Capture Horror Aftermath Of Twin Venezuela Earthquakes As Rescue Efforts Continue
The U.S. Geological Survey has estimated that the death toll from the powerful quakes could range from as many as 10,000 to 100,000.
India TV News
· Jul 9, 2026
Wayanad landslide death count rises to six; rescue op underway for two missing workers
The death toll in the Wayanad landslide incident has increased to six after rescue teams recovered three more bodies from the affected site on Thursday, officials said. Search operations are still underway to locate two workers who remain missing.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
India records over a dozen rain-related deaths
Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel project hit by landslides in southern Kerala state, killing 7
TASS
· Jun 26, 2026
Over 50,000 people missing after quake in Venezuela — UN
The agency recalled that such powerful earthquakes in the past resulted in high death tolls
BusinessWorld Online
· Jul 13, 2026
Deaths climb to 20, affected individuals exceed 654,000 due to Super Typhoon Bavi, southwest monsoon
Fatalities have climbed to 20, while the number of affected individuals has exceeded 654,000 due to widespread flooding and landslides caused by the combined effects of Super Typhoon Bavi and the enhanced southwest monsoon, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday. Sarangani recorded 10 deaths, followed by Lanao del Sur with six, []
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 13, 2026
Two dead in Kalikot landslide
By TRN Online, Kalikot, July 13: Two people died when landslide buried a watermill at Kapri Khola in Sanni Tribeni Rural...
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 7, 2026
Landslide in Wayanad tunnel project, several feared trapped
The landslide occurred at Kalladi, where work on a road tunnel project connecting Malappuram and Wayanad districts is underway
The Japan Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and Kanagawa amid landslide fears
Landslides were a concern following the quake as two tropical storms neared the main island of Honshu, with heavy rain falling in recent days and more to come over the weekend.
Mindanao Times
· Jul 13, 2026
Death toll rises to 3 in Jose Abad Santos flash flood; 6 still missing
THE DEATH toll from the devastating flash flood that struck Barangay Tanuman in this municipality on Friday, July 10, 2026, has risen to three, local officials confirmed. In an update
NDTV
· Jun 29, 2026
Venezuela Earthquake: 72 Hours Gone, Hope Fading -Then Rescuers Find Father And Son Alive
The US Geological Survey estimated the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes could have caused more than 10,000 deaths, which would rank among Latin America's deadliest disasters in a century.
Irish News
· Jul 7, 2026
King and Queen donate as Venezuela earthquake appeal raises more than £10m
The twin quakes on June 24 killed more than 3,500 and have left thousands homeless.
BERNAMA
· Jul 10, 2026
World : Landslide In Southern Philippines Kills 10
MANILA, July 10 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Ten people died after a landslide buried two families in a village in Sarangani province, the southern Philippines' Mindanao, early Friday morning, local disaster risk reduction and management office said, reported Xinhua.
Right Wing Watch
· Jul 7, 2026
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Kuwait Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Landslides kill 15 in Philippines as biggest typhoon in decades nears Taiwan
KEELUNG, TAIWAN: Fifteen people were killed in landslides in the Philippines, and more than 2,000 in Taiwan were evacuated from their homes, as the biggest typhoon in decades neare...
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 21, 2026
Cape Coast: Toddler confirmed dead, 2 injured as rain induced mudslide destroys homes
A 20-month old toddler lost his life while three women sustained serious injuries when a rain-triggered landslide swept through part of Tantri in Cape Coast on Friday evening following hours of relentless rainfall.
Daily Finland
· Jul 11, 2026
10 killed in S. Philippine landslide
Ten people died after a landslide buried two families in a village in Sarangani province, the southern Philippines' Mindanao, early Friday morning, local disaster risk reduction and management office said, reported Xinhua. The accident occurred following continuous heavy rainfall and the intensified southwest monsoon, which triggered the soil collapse. According to local authorities, the ground had been weakened by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the area on June 8, as well as days of continuous rainfall. A man was rescued from the debris on Friday morning and rushed to a hospital, while at least 115 families were evacuated. Search and rescue efforts are underway to ensure that no additional victims remain trapped beneath the collapsed earth and debris. Local authorities urged residents to remain vigilant against possible additional landslides.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 28, 2026
Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises to over 1,400 dead, at least 3,238 injured
The US Geological Survey estimated more than 10,000 deaths were possible from the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which would place them among Latin America's deadliest of the last century.
Guinee news
· Jul 4, 2026
Kindia : deux morts dans un accident de la route sur la RN1 à Kolibaya
Un accident de la circulation a coûté la vie à deux personnes ce vendredi 3 juillet 2026, aux environs de 15 heures, sur la route nationale n°1 Conakry–Kindia, au point kilométrique 49, dans la localité de Kolibaya, district de Tabili, sous-préfecture de Mambia. Les victimes, Mamata Camara et sa fille adolescente Fatoumata Soumah, ont succombé []
UrduPoint
· Jun 27, 2026
PM grieved over quake-caused losses in Musakhel; directs accelerated rescue operations
PM grieved over quake-caused losses in Musakhel; directs accelerated rescue operations
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Related coverage for "Wayanad landslide death toll rises to four ": India Today — Wayanad landslide deaths rise to 6 as three more bodies recovered. The Economic Times — 3 killed, several injured in landslide in Wayanad . India News Network — Landslide in Kerala's Wayanad Claims Lives and Traps Others. OneIndia — 'Man-Made Disaster': Kerala Ministers Blame Tunnel Project Debris After Wayanad Landslide Kills 5. The Watchers — Three migrant workers killed, five missing after landslide at Wayanad tunnel project, India. Huffington Post — Stunning Photos Capture Horror Aftermath Of Twin Venezuela Earthquakes As Rescue Efforts Continue. India TV News — Wayanad landslide death count rises to six; rescue op underway for two missing workers. Anadolu Agency — India records over a dozen rain-related deaths. TASS — Over 50,000 people missing after quake in Venezuela — UN. BusinessWorld Online — Deaths climb to 20, affected individuals exceed 654,000 due to Super Typhoon Bavi, southwest monsoon. The Rising Nepal — Two dead in Kalikot landslide. The Hindu BusinessLine — Landslide in Wayanad tunnel project, several feared trapped. The Japan Times — Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and Kanagawa amid landslide fears . Mindanao Times — Death toll rises to 3 in Jose Abad Santos flash flood; 6 still missing. NDTV — Venezuela Earthquake: 72 Hours Gone, Hope Fading -Then Rescuers Find Father And Son Alive. Irish News — King and Queen donate as Venezuela earthquake appeal raises more than £10m. BERNAMA — World : Landslide In Southern Philippines Kills 10. Right Wing Watch — Buried By An Avalanche. Kuwait Times — Landslides kill 15 in Philippines as biggest typhoon in decades nears Taiwan. MyJoyOnline — Cape Coast: Toddler confirmed dead, 2 injured as rain induced mudslide destroys homes. Daily Finland — 10 killed in S. Philippine landslide. The Jerusalem Post — Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises to over 1,400 dead, at least 3,238 injured. Guinee news — Kindia : deux morts dans un accident de la route sur la RN1 à Kolibaya. UrduPoint — PM grieved over quake-caused losses in Musakhel; directs accelerated rescue operations