PM Modi Monitors Kerala Landslide Crisis: Government Mobilizes Massive Rescue Efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is actively overseeing the landslide situation in Kerala's Wayanad district. Union Minister George Kurian announced that extensive resources, including NDRF teams, the Indian Army, and IAF helicopters, have been deployed for rescue operations. Over 132 deaths and 180 missing persons have been reported, with more resources on the way.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is actively overseeing the landslide crisis in Kerala's Wayanad district, Union Minister George Kurian revealed on Wednesday.
Kurian, who inspected the affected areas, confirmed that the central government has committed substantial resources to aid in the rescue efforts following the massive landslides.
An estimated 132 people have lost their lives, and more than 180 are still missing, with rescue teams continuing to search through the debris. Over 300 houses were destroyed in the calamity.
Kurian emphasized that both control rooms of the Ministry of Home Affairs are providing round-the-clock assistance, and multiple teams from NDRF, the Indian Army, and IAF are on-site for rescue operations.
The central government has also dispatched additional resources, including search and rescue dogs, Bailey bridges, and reconnaissance teams to further support the ongoing operations.
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