Actor Mohanlal Donates Rs 3 Crore for Wayanad Landslide Rehabilitation
Wayanad (Kerala) [India], August 3: Actor Mohanlal has announced Rs 3 crore through ViswaSanthi Foundation for rehabilitation in Wayanad where massive landslides wreaked devastation. “We are announcing Rs 3 crore at the initial stage for rehabilitation through ViswaSanthi Foundation. For the rehabilitation project, we are contributing Rs 3 crore now and will contribute as the need arises,” Mohanlal said while speaking to reporters in the Mundakkai region.
ViswaSanthi Foundation is a non-profit organization established by Mohanlal in the name of his parents Viswanathan and Santhakumari in 2015. Mohanlal visited the affected sites at Chooralmala and Mundakkai villages, where around 206 people are still feared trapped. He also met with the affected people and interacted with the Army personnel engaged in the relief and rescue operations on site.
“We got to know about the depth of this incident when we went up and saw ourselves. There is a lot of mud and not sure if people are still trapped inside. I thank everyone who is working behind this from the bottom of my heart. This is one of the biggest tragedies India has ever seen. We won’t be able to retrieve back what we already lost but we need to make sure how we can help these people for their future,” Mohanlal said.
The actor, who is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army, was seen wearing an Army uniform as he visited the affected sites this morning.
The death toll in the landslides, which struck in Chooralmala and Mundakkai of Wayanad district on July 30, stands at 308 as of Friday, as stated by Kerala Health Minister Veena George. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that 215 bodies were recovered so far as rescue operations are in the final phase in landslides-hit Wayanad. 206 people are still missing and 83 are undergoing treatment at various hospitals in Wayanad, Kozhikode and Malappuram districts. He said that a total of 10,042 people were shifted to shelter camps. The relief teams began the search operations along with the dog squad at 7 am on Saturday. The relief columns of the Indian Army are also present at the spot and all activities are coordinated by North Kerala IGP.
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Mohanlal -: Mohanlal is a very famous actor in India, especially in the state of Kerala. He has acted in many movies and is loved by many people.
Rs 3 Crore -: Rs 3 Crore means 3 crore rupees, which is a large amount of money in India. One crore is equal to 10 million, so 3 crore is 30 million rupees.
Wayanad -: Wayanad is a district in the state of Kerala, India. It is known for its beautiful hills and forests.
Landslide -: A landslide is when a large amount of earth, rocks, and other materials slide down a slope. It can cause a lot of damage to houses and roads.
Rehabilitation -: Rehabilitation means helping people and places recover after something bad happens, like a natural disaster. It includes rebuilding homes and providing support to affected people.
ViswaSanthi Foundation -: ViswaSanthi Foundation is a charity organization started by Mohanlal. It helps people in need, especially during emergencies.
Kerala -: Kerala is a state in the southern part of India. It is known for its beautiful backwaters, beaches, and rich culture.
Chief Minister -: The Chief Minister is the head of the government in a state in India. Pinarayi Vijayan is the Chief Minister of Kerala.
Health Minister -: The Health Minister is responsible for health-related issues in a state or country. Veena George is the Health Minister of Kerala.
