In the wake of devastating landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan chaired an all-party meeting on August 1, 2024, to address the escalating crisis. The landslides, which struck on July 30, have claimed over 100 lives, prompting the state government and various agencies to ramp up rescue and relief operations. The meeting, attended by key political leaders and officials, was focused on coordinating efforts to manage the disaster and provide aid to the affected communities.
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- Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan chaired an all-party meeting in Wayanad on August 1, 2024, to address the landslide crisis.
- The meeting was held at the APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Hall in Wayanad’s Civil Station.
- Landslides on July 30 in Mundakkai and Churalmala resulted in 167 deaths, as reported by the Kerala Revenue Department.
- Key political figures, including Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan and various Kerala Ministers, attended the meeting.
- High-ranking officials, including Chief Secretary V Venu and DGP Shaik Darvesh Saheb, were present to discuss rescue and relief efforts.
- Assistant collectors from nearby districts have been deployed to support Wayanad’s administration.
- The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) is operating at full capacity, coordinating rescue operations with the NDRF and other agencies.
- The Indian Army has been instrumental in the rescue efforts, including constructing a 100-foot bridge overnight to aid evacuations.
- Kerala Health Minister Veena George confirmed that genetic samples are being taken from recovered body parts for identification.
- The Prime Minister’s Office announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
