Deep Sympathy and Admiration: Joe and Jill Biden Commend the Bravery amid Wayanad Landslide Tragedy
Global Leaders Express Condolences Over Devastating Wayanad Landslides
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have extended their heartfelt condolences following the catastrophic landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, which have claimed over 300 lives. In a heartfelt official statement, the White House said, "Jill and I extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by the deadly landslides in Kerala in India." The First Couple offered prayers for the victims and expressed their sorrow for the families who lost loved ones. They also commended the courage of Indian service members and first responders engaged in recovery efforts.
In Wayanad, the death toll from the July 30 landslides in Meppadi has escalated to 210, with 187 individuals discharged from hospitals. Officials have recovered 210 bodies and 134 body parts, including 96 males, 85 females, and 29 children. Post-mortem exams have been completed for 207 bodies, with 146 identified. Currently, 84 people are hospitalized in Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Malappuram.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George confirmed the total fatalities to be 308, encompassing multiple landslide events.
Global condolences continue to pour in. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobga, and the Iranian Embassy in India have also expressed their sorrow. Putin sent a message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while Tobga posted on X (formerly Twitter), expressing his thoughts and prayers for the victims and their families. Similarly, the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi extended sympathies to the Kerala government and its people.
As the region grapples with the disaster’s aftermath, the international community stands in solidarity with India, mourning the loss and supporting ongoing recovery efforts.
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