Houses built by government in Wayanad’s Puthumala riddled with complaints
14 hours, 59 minutes ago

Houses built by government in Wayanad’s Puthumala riddled with complaints

New Indian Express  

KALPETTA: Just a few kilometres from the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide site lies Puthumala, a stark reminder of the destruction caused by the 2019 landslide. While the community is still recovering from the disaster that claimed several lives, frustration runs high as the government’s promises remain unfulfilled. Despite the promises of rehabilitation and resettlement, the houses built by the government in Puthumala are riddled with complaints. As many as 53 newly-constructed houses began leaking within a year of completion, leaving locals frustrated and questioning the quality of construction. The victims emphasised the urgent need for transparency and efficiency in land acquisition, compensation, and resettlement to avoid a repeat of the unfulfilled promises seen after the Puthumala landslide.

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Wayanad landslides: Two sites chosen for rehabilitating survivors
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Wayanad landslides: Two sites chosen for rehabilitating survivors

New Indian Express  

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Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help
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Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help

Hindustan Times  

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Kerala govt envisages 3-phase project to rehabilitate survivors of Wayanad landslide
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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Kerala landslides: Experts say change in land-use, forest cover likely triggers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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