Wayanad toll mounts to 289, with 240 still missing – Times of India
WAYANAD: The count of confirmed deaths in the twin landslides that devastated a part of Kerala’s hilly Wayanad region two days ago mounted to 289 Thursday, exceeding unofficial estimates and raising the possibility of a further spike as rescuers battled through rain and piles of debris to trace the 240 people still missing. The victims…