PM Modi Visits Wayanad to Oversee Landslide Relief Efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Wayanad, Kerala, to assess the ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts following recent landslides in the region. The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Kannur at around 11 am and then proceed to undertake an aerial survey of the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad.
The Prime Minister will visit on-the-ground locations impacted by the disaster, where he will receive a briefing from rescue teams regarding the evacuation operations currently underway. PM Modi is expected to oversee the rehabilitation efforts in the area to ensure effective support for those affected. The Prime Minister will also visit the relief camp and hospital where he will meet and interact with the victims and survivors of the landslide.
Thereafter, the Prime Minister will chair a review meeting where he will be briefed in detail about the incident and the ongoing relief efforts. Massive landslides hit Chooralmala and Mundakkai of Wayanad on July 30, creating widespread devastation. According to the district administration, 226 bodies have been recovered and 403 body parts have been found in the disaster-hit place.
In a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the state has requested the central government to declare this as a national disaster and a severe calamity. Kerala state government will provide immediate assistance to those affected by the landslide in Mundakkai and Chooralmala areas of Wayanad district, helping them relocate to another place, according to an official press release from the Chief Minister’s Office.
All those affected in Mundakkai and Chooralmala areas will receive this assistance. An adult member from families who have lost their livelihood will receive a daily allowance of Rs. 300. This benefit will be available for up to two individuals per family. For families with bedridden or long-term hospitalized patients, the allowance will be extended to three individuals. This assistance will be provided for a duration of 30 days. Each family currently staying in relief camps will receive immediate financial assistance of Rs. 10,000.
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PM Modi -: PM Modi stands for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is the leader of India and makes important decisions for the country.
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 debris suddenly slide down a hill or mountain. It can cause a lot of damage to homes and roads.
Aerial survey -: An aerial survey is when someone looks at an area from above, usually from a helicopter or airplane, to see the damage or situation clearly.
Kerala government -: The Kerala government is the group of people who manage the state of Kerala. They make decisions and help the people living there.
National disaster -: A national disaster is a very big problem, like a flood or earthquake, that affects many people and needs help from the whole country.
Financial assistance -: Financial assistance means giving money to people who need help, especially after something bad happens, like a landslide.
Daily allowances -: Daily allowances are small amounts of money given to people every day to help them buy food and other things they need.
Chooralmala and Mundakkai -: Chooralmala and Mundakkai are places in Wayanad, Kerala, where the landslides happened. They have been badly affected by the disaster.