PM Modi did an aerial survey
Wayanad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey of the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, Kerala. After this, he visited the disaster-affected site. During the aerial survey, PM Modi saw the landslide site at the origin of the Iruvazhinji Puzha river. Along with this, he also inspected the areas most affected by the tragedy. This visit of the Prime Minister has been done to provide assistance to the victims of the landslide in Wayanad and to take stock of the situation.
will meet the victims
During his visit, PM Modi will chair a meeting in which he will review the relief and rehabilitation efforts. After this, he will meet the injured in the hospital. Let us tell you that more than 400 people have lost their lives in the landslide in Wayanad on 30 July. Hundreds of people are also reported to be injured in this tragedy. There has been a huge loss of life and property in this tragedy. Teams of NDRF, SDRF, SOG and forest officials are engaged in relief and rescue work.
Demand to declare national disaster
This visit of PM Modi is taking place at a time when the opposition is constantly demanding to declare the Wayanad tragedy as a national disaster and increase the compensation for the people affected in this tragedy. Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s reaction has come to the fore regarding PM Modi’s visit to Wayanad. Thanking PM Modi, he wrote on the social media platform X, thank you for coming to Wayanad and personally reviewing this terrible tragedy. This is a good decision. I am confident that once the Prime Minister sees the magnitude of the devastation firsthand, he will declare it a national disaster.
It is noteworthy that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each for those who died in the landslide and Rs 50,000 each for the injured. Kerala Chief Minister P. Vijayan said that the state government is providing all possible help to the victims. Shelter, food and medical facilities are being provided to the people affected by the landslide. (Input-Agency)
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