Kerala landslides: Govt school students volunteer tirelessly in relief camps
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala landslides: Govt school students volunteer tirelessly in relief camps

Deccan Chronicle  

Wayanad : Students from a Government Higher Secondary School at Meppadi here are tirelessly volunteering in the relief camps, working diligently to assist survivors of the massive landslides which hit the high-range district with food and supplies. School teachers are also playing a crucial role, motivating and supporting the students, many of whom are part of the NSS and NCC programmes, in their efforts. They are not only providing physical assistance but also offering emotional support, helping survivors cope both mentally and physically. It's not just the NSS and NCC; other students from our school are also volunteering."

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Kerala approves rehabilitation plan for landslide affected families in Wayanad
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kerala approves rehabilitation plan for landslide affected families in Wayanad

India Today  

The Kerala cabinet has approved a rehabilitation plan for landslide victims in Meppadi Grama Panchayat, Wayanad. The decision, taken in a recent cabinet meeting, includes a phased approach to resettling affected families and providing financial aid to those who choose to live outside the township being developed by the government. As part of Phase 2B of the rehabilitation plan, a …

Centre’s Wayanad rehabilitation package inadequate: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Centre’s Wayanad rehabilitation package inadequate: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

The Hindu  

Calling the Wayanad rehabilitation package of ₹529.5 crore announced by the Centre as “inadequate” and the conditions imposed are “unfair”, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urged him to convert the relief package into a grant and extend the time period for its implementation. “These conditions are not only unfair, but also display …

Wayanad landslide: No information on central aid, says Kerala govt
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslide: No information on central aid, says Kerala govt

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Stepping up its attack on the union government over the lack of assistance for the landslide survivors of Wayanad, the Kerala government on Sunday said it was yet to get any information regarding the amount to be allotted to the state for their relief and rehabilitation. The Left government reminded that the state and the Centre were not enemy …

Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Wayanad/Thiruvananthapuram, Some of the landslides-affected areas of the Wayanad district may be declared permanent "no habitation" zones following the large devastation caused to their topography, Kerala government authorities fear. Some Wayanad landslides-hit areas may be out of bounds forever; survivors pin hope on govt help The aftermath of the July 30 disaster has left many survivors traumatised, with many not …

Wayanad landslide: Temporary rehabilitation of 728 families complete, says Kerala govt
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslide: Temporary rehabilitation of 728 families complete, says Kerala govt

New Indian Express  

WAYANAD: The Kerala government on Saturday said the temporary rehabilitation process of the victims of landslides in Wayanad have been completed and all the surviving families have been shifted to rented accommodations. The state government said all the 728 surviving families from the relief camps were shifted to rented accommodations as of Saturday. Meanwhile, the cabinet sub-committee, which met the …

Wayanad landslides: Search mission continues in disaster zone; special drive on to retrieve survivors’ documents
7 months ago

Wayanad landslides: Search mission continues in disaster zone; special drive on to retrieve survivors’ documents

The Hindu  

A special camp to retrieve official documents of the landslide survivors who lost everything, was launched on Monday in the disaster-hit regions of Wayanad, Kerala, where a search mission to locate missing people continued. The camps are being held in select schools at Meppadi as part of the certificate/document retrieval campaign jointly carried out by the Local Self-Government department, district …

Wayanad landslides: How Kuttyidam at relief camps is lending succour to children affected by disaster
7 months ago

Wayanad landslides: How Kuttyidam at relief camps is lending succour to children affected by disaster

The Hindu  

As a wall of water and mud wiped away Mundakkai and Chooralmala villages in Wayanad district in Kerala recently, it also took away many children. To ensure care and protection of these children, the Wayanad district child protection unit under the Women and Child Development department has started ‘Kuttyidam’ in 15 camps in the area. The aim was to improve …

Wayanad landslide: Search mission resumes in landslide-hit Wayanad; hundreds of civil volunteers take part
7 months ago

Wayanad landslide: Search mission resumes in landslide-hit Wayanad; hundreds of civil volunteers take part

The Hindu  

After a day’s break, an extensive search resumed in landslide-hit Wayanad on Sunday morning to find those who are still missing in the aftermath of the devastating calamity that hit the hill district on July 30. The search operations took a break on Friday afternoon as the area was handed over to the SPG in view of Prime Minister Narendra …

Kerala government unveils financial aid for victims in landslides-hit Wayanad
7 months, 1 week ago

Kerala government unveils financial aid for victims in landslides-hit Wayanad

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala government on Friday announced financial assistance for those affected by the landslides in Wayanad who are currently housed at relief camps set up at government and aided schools in the district. The statement from the chief minister’s office added that each family currently housed at relief camps will get an emergency assistance of ₹10,000 each. Read Here: Rahul …

Wayanad landslides: Seven body parts found as search operations continue in Kerala
7 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: Seven body parts found as search operations continue in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

The search operations by rescue agencies in the landslide-hit villages and areas downstream of the Chaliyar river on Tuesday resulted in the retrieval of seven body parts of those who died in the massive disaster on July 30, the Kerala chief minister’s office said. The death toll in the state’s worst monsoon disaster since 2018 remained at 224 while the …

Wayanad landslides: Here's how you can donate to Kerala chief minister's relief fund
7 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: Here's how you can donate to Kerala chief minister's relief fund

Hindustan Times  

Over 300 people have died in the landslides that struck Kerala's Wayanad district, with hundreds still missing. The Kerala Chief Minister's office has launched the "Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund" to collect donations for those severely affected by the landslides. Social media posts from the Chief Minister's office detail various ways the public can contribute, including the bank account number …

Wayanad landslides: NSS volunteers to construct houses for 150 affected families
7 months, 1 week ago

Wayanad landslides: NSS volunteers to construct houses for 150 affected families

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a major initiative by the state’s campuses for relief and rehabilitation of Wayanad landslide victims, the National Service Scheme units under the Higher Education Department will build houses for 150 families who have lost their dwellings in the worst-hit areas. NSS volunteers have already made a mark through the ‘Snehapoorvam’ project to build houses for homeless schoolmates. NSS …

Wayanad Landslide: Mohanlal 'Salutes' NDRF And Police For Rescue Work
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad Landslide: Mohanlal 'Salutes' NDRF And Police For Rescue Work

News 18  

The landslides that took place in the district of Wayanad, Kerala have left the people staying in that area in distress. The actor posted some pictures of the rescue operations that took place in the affected areas and captioned it, “I salute the courage of the selfless volunteers, policemen, Fire & Rescue, NDRF, army soldiers, government officials, and every person …

Wayanad landslides: Kerala CM’s office says chances of finding more survivors bleak
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Kerala CM’s office says chances of finding more survivors bleak

The Hindu  

With rescue operations entering the third day on August 1, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s office said the chances of finding more survivors trapped in the landslide-levelled Mundakkai, Chooralmala and Attamalai settlements in Vythiri taluk in Wayanad district were dim. DNA samples The government has insisted that forensic experts conduct post-mortem examinations in three minutes per body or body part. …

Wayanad landslides: Kerala CM says relief camps in Wayanad to be organised as family units to ensure privacy
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Kerala CM says relief camps in Wayanad to be organised as family units to ensure privacy

The Hindu  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said the government would organise relief camps in landslide-hit Wayanad as separate units for individual family survivors to ensure their privacy. Wayanad landslides LIVE Speaking to journalists after chairing an all-party meeting in Wayanad on August 1, Mr. Vijayan said the government would restrict access to camps to protect their domestic peace. Mr. Vijayan …

Landslide threat: Poor cooperation of upland residents affects relief measures in Kerala’s Kozhikode district
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Landslide threat: Poor cooperation of upland residents affects relief measures in Kerala’s Kozhikode district

The Hindu  

The relocation of thousands of people settled in the landslide-prone upland areas of Kozhikode district in Kerala continues to be a big challenge for the local administrators with the reluctance on the part of majority of residents. Though Thiruvambadi panchayat reportedly has the widest areas of such risky spots occupied by upland farmers, no families have responded positively to the …

Wayanad Landslide: Rescue & Relief Operation Underway, Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad Landslide: Rescue & Relief Operation Underway, Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News

ABP News  

A massive landslide in Wayanad district, Kerala, late Monday night has left many people affected. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, and several other leaders have expressed their condolences over the tragedy. Rescue operations in Wayanad are being conducted swiftly, with the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, NDRF, and local administration …

Wayanad Landslide: Heart-Wrenching Videos Surface as Rescue Operation Continues in Kerala | ABP News
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad Landslide: Heart-Wrenching Videos Surface as Rescue Operation Continues in Kerala | ABP News

ABP News  

A massive landslide in Wayanad district, Kerala, late Monday night has left many people affected. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, and several other leaders have expressed their condolences over the tragedy. Rescue operations in Wayanad are being conducted swiftly, with the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, NDRF, and local administration …

Wayanad landslide: Trained professionals to offer psychological support to survivors
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslide: Trained professionals to offer psychological support to survivors

The Hindu  

Trained professionals affiliated to the Kerala wing of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists are extending a helping hand to the survivors of the devastating landslides in Wayanad. A dedicated team of volunteers will be available for tele-consultation services,” said Vidya Susan Jose, general secretary of IACP, Kerala Region. The first aid tools are focussed on three ‘L’s that include …

Kerala: Death toll in landslides in Wayanad district reaches 150
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala: Death toll in landslides in Wayanad district reaches 150

Op India  

Death toll in landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district has climbed to 148, the Kerala State Revenue Department said on Tuesday. However, the Commandant of the Para Regimental Training, Brigadier Arjun Seagan said “150 deaths have been recorded so far.” He said that “around 200 to 250 individuals have been rescued.” Further, a dog squad has joined the search and rescue …

Kerala landslides: Govt school students volunteer tirelessly in relief camps
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala landslides: Govt school students volunteer tirelessly in relief camps

New Indian Express  

WAYANAD : Students from a Government Higher Secondary School at Meppadi here are tirelessly volunteering in the relief camps, working diligently to assist survivors of the massive landslides which hit the high-range district with food and supplies. School teachers are also playing a crucial role, motivating and supporting the students, many of whom are part of the NSS and NCC …

Kerala landslide: Houses washed away; many still missing
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala landslide: Houses washed away; many still missing

Hindustan Times  

Those frantic hours were a whirlwind, fresh in 33-year-old Safna Tuttu’s mind. Our house was not affected till then because we were on slightly higher ground, and we ran over and rescued her family,” Safna said. The family ran out of the house, just as many others did, and together, they took an old village road to climb to higher …

Wayanad landslides: Rescue operations under way at Chooralmala in Kerala
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Rescue operations under way at Chooralmala in Kerala

The Hindu  

Following massive landslides, rescue operations led by the National Disaster Response Force personnel, the police, Fire and Rescue services personnel and local people are under way at the Chooralmala area in Wayanad district of Kerala. Though the rescue operations have been intensified in the Chooralmala area, the Central forces are yet to start airlifting the victims trapped in the Mundakkai …

Kerala: 45 killed, dozens still missing as massive landslides hit Wayanad | Latest updates
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala: 45 killed, dozens still missing as massive landslides hit Wayanad | Latest updates

Hindustan Times  

Wayanad landslides updates: At least 45 people have died after massive landslides struck various hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district early on Tuesday, July 30, leaving hundreds of people suspected to be trapped. “My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones and prayers with those injured,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post …

17 Killed in Landslide in Kerala's Idukki District; State Announces Rs 5 Lakh Each as Compensation
4 years, 7 months ago

17 Killed in Landslide in Kerala's Idukki District; State Announces Rs 5 Lakh Each as Compensation

News 18  

At least 17 people were killed and 50 others feared trapped in debris after a landslide triggered by heavy rains flattened a row of dwelling units of tea estate workers at Pettimudi in the high-range Idukki district in Kerala early on Friday, police and officials said. The state government said teams of National Disaster Response Force personnel have been deployed …

Horrific video captures landslide in Kerala, shows youth's near-death escape | WATCH
5 years, 7 months ago

Horrific video captures landslide in Kerala, shows youth's near-death escape | WATCH

India TV News  

A flood-ravaged Kerala is battling grim situation due to incessant flooding in its areas. Around 42 people have been killed in rain-related incidents, including flooding and landslides in Kerala, with over one lakh people moved to relief camps, officials said on Saturday. Twenty people have been killed in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts, and nine have died in Wayanad in rain …

Major landslide in Wayanad, many feared dead or missing
5 years, 7 months ago

Major landslide in Wayanad, many feared dead or missing

Live Mint  

A heavy landslide has been reported in a spot in Wayanad's Meppadi region in Kerala where locals say had a housing colony of plantation labourers. Visuals broadcast by regional news channels in Kerala from the spot, said to be obtained from the locals, show a temple, mosque and some vehicles washed away in the landslide. The locals saved three people, …

Kerala Floods: NUALS Academic Block Functioning As Relief Camp; NLU-D Staff Contributes Day’s Salary To Relief Fund
6 years, 6 months ago

Kerala Floods: NUALS Academic Block Functioning As Relief Camp; NLU-D Staff Contributes Day’s Salary To Relief Fund

Live Law  

As Kerala battles its worst flood in nearly a century, the academic blocks of The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi has been functioning as a relief camp, with more than 500 people having registered, and being provided with all necessities sourced from various sources.A statement issued by Vice Chancellor of NUALS, Prof. Rose Varghese said, “Just to brief. …

Understanding rescue, relief ops during Kerala floods: Dynamic coordination centres help evacuate those stranded in remote parts
6 years, 6 months ago

Understanding rescue, relief ops during Kerala floods: Dynamic coordination centres help evacuate those stranded in remote parts

Firstpost  

There are three groups from outside Kerala who are coordinating rescue operations at the moment, the National Defence Rescue Force, the Navy and Air force. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday stated that 16 teams of army, 13 teams of navy, 10 teams of air force and 39 teams of the NDRF are now engaged in rescue operations. Speaking …

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