Wayanad Landslide: More than 300 deaths, 74 bodies could not be identified; Now will be buried in the cemeteries of seven villages

Wayanad Landslide: Four villages have been completely destroyed in two landslides in the Wayanad district of Kerala. More than 300 people lost their lives. So far 74 bodies have not been identified. Now the administration has decided to bury these bodies in the cemeteries of seven villages and one municipality area. These bodies will be buried after the necessary procedure.

Muskan Kumawat
Muskan Kumawat Verified Public Figure • 16 Apr, 2026 Journalist
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Wayanad Landslide: More than 300 deaths, 74 bodies could not be identified; Now will be buried in the cemeteries of seven villages
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Wayanad Landslide: More than 300 deaths, 74 bodies could not be identified; Now will be buried in the cemeteries of seven villages
Wayanad Landslide: More than 300 deaths, 74 bodies could not be identified; Now will be buried in the cemeteries of seven villages

On July 30, a landslide caused massive destruction in Wayanad district of Kerala. So far more than 300 people have lost their lives and 264 people are injured in this natural disaster. So far 199 bodies have been post-mortemed. 74 bodies have not been identified.

According to Kerala Health Minister Veena George, DNA samples of 130 bodies have also been collected. All unidentified bodies will be buried in the cemetery.

Unidentified bodies will be buried in seven villages and one municipal area. These bodies could not be identified. According to officials, arrangements have been made to bury the bodies in the cemeteries of many villages including Kalpetta Municipality, Vythiri, Muttil, Kaniyambatta, Padinjathara, Thondarnad, Edavaka and Mulankolli Gram Panchayats.

Muskan Kumawat Verified Public Figure • 16 Apr, 2026 Journalist

Muskan Kumawat is a Journalist & Content Writer at Sangri Times English, covering a wide range of topics, including news, entertainment, and trending stories. With a strong passion for storytelling and in-depth reporting, she delivers engaging and informative content to readers.

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