Wayanad landslide: Early on Tuesday, massive landslides occurred in various hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district. Nineteen deaths have been reported and several people were injured. Hundreds of people are feared trapped.
Written By Fareha Naaz
Updated30 Jul 2024, 09:34 AM IST
Wayanad landslide: Nineteen people were reported to be dead while several others were injured in massive landslides that occurred in various hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel can be seen carrying out rescue operation.(PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed distress on Tuesday about the tragic landslide in Kerala's Wayanad district during the early hours in hilly areas near Meppadi that left nineteen people dead and several others injured. More than a hundred people are feared trapped.
In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, “Distressed the landslides in parts of Wayanad. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones and prayers with those injured.”
He further informed that rescue operations were underway to assist all those affected. He also spoke with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to get details about the ground situation and assured all possible help from the Centre.
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The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the deceased's next of kin. Those injured would be offered a compensation of ₹50,000.
The Prime Minister reportedly spoke with Union Minister Suresh Gopi and BJP President JP Nadda about the prevailing situation. The PM urged the BJP President to assist in the relief efforts with the help of BJP karyakartas.
Former Wayanad MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi offered condolences to the families of the deceased.
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In a post on X, the Congress leader stated, “I am deeply anguished by the massive landslides near Meppadi in Wayanad. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones. I hope those still trapped are brought to safety soon.”