Karnataka Pledges 100 Houses for Wayanad Landslide Victims

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the construction of 100 houses for landslide victims in Wayanad. The tragic event on July 30 resulted in 215 deaths and over 500 injuries. Karnataka stands in solidarity with Kerala to aid in rebuilding and restoring hope for the affected families.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Saturday that the state will construct 100 houses for victims of the landslide in Wayanad.

Sharing the decision via social media platform 'X', Siddaramaiah expressed Karnataka's solidarity with Kerala in this time of crisis.

'I've assured CM Shri @pinarayivijayan of our support and announced that Karnataka will construct 100 houses for the victims. Together, we will rebuild and restore hope,' Siddaramaiah stated.

The landslide, which struck Wayanad district in the early hours of July 30, claimed 215 lives and left over 500 injured.

Rescue operators are facing challenging conditions, including waterlogged soil, as they search for approximately 300 people still missing in the aftermath of the disaster.