Kerala Revenue Minister criticizes Centre for delayed declaration of Wayanad landslides as extreme disaster, hindering relief efforts.

On July 30, incessant rainfall triggered a landslide that devastated Chooralmala and Mundakkai regions of Wayanad district.

The central government has officially declared the landslides in Kerala 's Wayanad a "severe nature" disaster. The declaration comes five months after the devastating incident on July 30, 2024. Triggered by heavy rains in Wayanad's Chooralmala and Mundakkai regions,

The Central Government on Monday declared the Wayanad landslide a disaster of “severe nature,” five months after the calamity claimed 254 lives and left 128 people missing. The Ministry of Home Affairs conveyed this decision to Tinku Biswal,

Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi lauded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's decision to classify the Wayanad landslide tragedy as a "Disaster of Severe Nature", emphasizing its importance for rehabilitation efforts.

Thiruvananthapuram: The Union Government on Monday declared the devastating landslides in Wayanad a disaster of “severe nature,” after five months, recognising its intensity.The Union Home

Criticising the Centre for taking five months before declaring Wayanad landslide as a 'disaster of severe nature,' Kerala Revenue Minister K Rajan said on Tuesday that it would have been more beneficial if the Centre's announcement had come within two months after the calamity struck.

Priyanka Gandhi, along with Kerala MPs, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to press for immediate relief measures for those affected by the landslide

Thiruvananthapuram: The Centre has officially recognized the 2024 Wayanad landslide as a disaster of severe nature, responding to Kerala's request after five months. The Ministry of Home Affairs sent a letter to the state,