Kerala Government Announces Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Landslide Victims

The Kerala government has unveiled a comprehensive rehabilitation package for landslide-affected residents of Wayanad. The initiative includes land acquisition, construction of houses, and improved infrastructure. Over 1,000 personnel are involved in ongoing rescue efforts, and authorities are using drones to distribute food. The death toll has risen to 226.

The Kerala government announced on Monday that it will implement a comprehensive rehabilitation package for the landslide-affected people of Wayanad, where rescue operations and relief missions are still ongoing.

Land will be acquired, houses constructed, and essential infrastructure set up urgently, authorities said.

Finance Minister K N Balagopal detailed the plans during his visit to the landslide-stricken Chooralmala.

Balagopal emphasized the state's priority in caring for the mental well-being of those affected and housed in relief camps, referencing the health department's efforts to provide counseling.

Meanwhile, the death toll rose to 226 as six more bodies were recovered, with scientific methods being used to identify remains.

A rescue mission involving over a thousand personnel continues, supported by volunteers and locals.

Minister K Rajan announced intensified searches along key areas and the use of drones to deliver food to remote regions.

The poignant story of Naufal, who lost 11 family members to the disaster, captures the sheer scale of human tragedy wrought by the landslide.

The bravery of Prajeesh, who saved many before disappearing during a third rescue attempt, also emerged as a significant narrative.