Massive landslides wreaked havoc in Wayanad district of Kerala leaving at least 30 people, including children, dead and leaving several families missing.

At least 400-odd families are said to have been caught in the tragedy.

The landslides occured during the early hours of Tuesday washing away houses and families.

Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha villages were among the areas affected and cut off by the landslides, authorities said.