Prime Minister Narendra Modi Visits Landslide Survivors in Wayanad, Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a relief camp in Wayanad, Kerala, on Saturday to meet survivors of the landslides that occurred on July 30. The landslides in Chooralmala and Mundakkai claimed over 300 lives.
Before visiting the camp, PM Modi conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas. He was accompanied by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Governor Arif Muhammed Khan, and Union Minister Suresh Gopi. They landed at SKMJ Higher Secondary School in Kalpetta and then traveled by road to the disaster sites.
During his visit, PM Modi was briefed by Kerala ADGP (law and order) MR Ajith Kumar. He is expected to chair a review meeting with the Chief Minister and other officials later.
The Kerala government has requested the central government to declare the landslides a national disaster. An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) is visiting the affected areas from August 8 to August 10 to review the situation.
The state government has assured immediate assistance to those affected, including relocation support and a daily allowance of Rs. 300 for up to two adult members per family who have lost their livelihood.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: He is the leader of India, like the head of the country, who makes important decisions for everyone.
Wayanad -: Wayanad is a place in the state of Kerala, which is in the southern part of India.
Kerala -: Kerala is a state in the southern part of India, known for its beautiful landscapes and backwaters.
landslides -: Landslides happen when a lot of earth or rocks slide down a hill or mountain, often because of heavy rain.
relief camp -: A relief camp is a place where people who have lost their homes or are in danger can stay safely and get help.
aerial survey -: An aerial survey is when someone looks at an area from above, usually from a helicopter or airplane, to see what has happened.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan -: He is the leader of the state government in Kerala, like the head of the state.
Governor Arif Muhammed Khan -: He is the representative of the central government in the state of Kerala.
Union Minister Suresh Gopi -: He is a member of the central government who helps make decisions for the whole country.
national disaster -: A national disaster is a very big problem that affects a lot of people in the country, and the central government needs to help.
Inter-Ministerial Central Team -: This is a group of people from different parts of the central government who come together to help with big problems like disasters.