Last Updated on 30/07/2024 by wccexam Desk
Former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi raised this issue in the Lok Sabha
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- Former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi raised the Wayanad landslide issue in the Lok Sabha
- Rahul and Priyanka may visit Wayanad in the next one or two days
- He will visit the landslide affected areas and meet the affected families.
Former MP from Wayanad Rahul Gandhi: A massive landslide occurred in several hilly areas near Meppadi in Wayanad district of Kerala this morning. According to information, two massive landslides have occurred in Mundakai and Choorlamalla. As per the information received so far, the death toll has risen to 54, while hundreds of people are still feared trapped.
Former MP from Wayanad Rahul Gandhi raised the issue in the Lok Sabha regarding the landslide in Wayanad, Kerala. Rahul requested the central government to take appropriate steps for rescue and rehabilitation.
From 2019 to 2024, Rahul has been an MP from Wayanad
He said that the danger of landslides still persists, there has been a dangerous increase in landslides, there is a need to map landslide-prone areas and take preventive measures. Let us tell you that from 2019 to 2024, Rahul has been an MP from Wayanad and Rahul has a special affection for Wayanad.
Rahul and Priyanka may visit Wayanad in a day or two
According to information received from the source, Rahul and Priyanka may visit Wayanad in the next one or two days and will visit the landslide affected areas and meet the affected families.
Fire force and NDRF teams are on the spot
It is noteworthy that as soon as the information about the landslide was received, the fire force and NDRF team reached the spot. But due to heavy rains, many obstacles came in the rescue work. Crossing all the obstacles, the NDRF team is engaged in the task of rescuing people. So far, 10 people who died in the landslide have been identified as Ramlath, Ashraf, Kunhimoyatin, Lenin, Vijesh, Sumesh, Salam, Shreya, Premaleela and Regina Bat. The bodies of the deceased have been kept at 5 places. They have been kept in Maippady Health Center (32), VIMS (7), Vaithiri Taluk Hospital (1), Neelambur Hospital (8) and Malappuram Chunakathara Hospital (1).
Rescue operation continues amid heavy rain
Kerala minister MB Rajesh said he feared the tragedy was more serious than the number. Rescue operations were being carried out by the police, NDRF, fire force and various agencies at the site. So far 250 people have been rescued and sent to temporary shelter camps. According to information, a team of ministers has been sent to Wayanad. The Chief Minister is personally monitoring the operation. Minister MB Rajesh said that every possible effort is being made by the government to save people.