Team News Riveting
Kochi, August 10
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of the disaster-hit areas of Kerala’s Wayanad and took stock of the devastation caused by landslides.
The nature’s fury reportedly claimed over 400 lives in Chooralmala, Mundakkai and Punchirimattom villages while 150 are still missing. The Prime Minister surveyed the regions worst hit by landslides.
Modi landed in Kannur, from where he took an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter. He was accompanied by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and Union Minister of State for Tourism, Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi.
He was also shown the Iruvazhinji Puzha River, the area from where the devastating landslides originated. After the aerial survey, the Prime Minister visited the affected areas for ground inspection. Later, he visited the hospital and met the injured and their families. Modi also visited the relief camps and talked to the people.
“I personally met those who have been impacted by the landslides. I fully understand the effect this has had on numerous families. I also visited the relief camps and spoke with those who have been injured,” the Prime Minister took to the social media platform X.
“The landslides in Wayanad have saddened us all. Since the tragedy unfolded, I’ve been closely monitoring the situation. The Central government has mobilised all resources to assist those affected. Today, I went there and reviewed the situation. I also undertook an aerial survey. I assure everyone, especially those affected, that all possible support will continue being provided. We all stand with the people of Kerala during this challenging time,” Modi added.
A day before the Prime Minister’s visit to the landslide-struck region, the Kerala government sought Rs 2,000 crore in financial assistance for the rehabilitation and relief work in the disaster-hit region.
