Rescue Work On Amid Heavy Rains After Wayanad Landslides, Hundreds Feared Trapped — IN PICS

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel carry out rescue operations after massive landslides hit the hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district. The landslides occurred early on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul Gandhi, who represented Wayanad in the previous Lok Sabha, said he is deeply anguished by the landslides, which have caused dozens of fatalities. He has urged all workers of the Congress-led United Democratic Front to assist the administration in the rescue and relief operations. (Photo: PTI)

The rescue operation is under way amid incessant rains. (Photo: PTI)

Hundreds are feared trapped under debris after the landslides. (Photo: PTI)

PM Narendra Modi expressed concern about the incident. He said he had spoken to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and assured him of all possible help from the Centre. (Photo: PTI)