Kerala Revenue Minister criticizes Centre for delayed declaration of Wayanad landslides as extreme disaster, hindering relief efforts.

The central government has officially declared the landslides in Kerala 's Wayanad a "severe nature" disaster. The declaration comes five months after the devastating incident on July 30, 2024. Triggered by heavy rains in Wayanad's Chooralmala and Mundakkai regions,

On July 30, incessant rainfall triggered a landslide that devastated Chooralmala and Mundakkai regions of Wayanad district.

The Central Government on Monday declared the Wayanad landslide a disaster of “severe nature,” five months after the calamity claimed 254 lives and left 128 people missing. The Ministry of Home Affairs conveyed this decision to Tinku Biswal,

Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi lauded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's decision to classify the Wayanad landslide tragedy as a "Disaster of Severe Nature", emphasizing its importance for rehabilitation efforts.

Centre considers Wayanad landslides a disaster of severe nature, but financial assistance details remain unclear.

( MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 30 (IANS) With the Centre on Monday informing the Kerala government that they have declared the Wayanad landslide as a disaster of severe nature as requested by the Kerala government, local MP Priyanka Gandhi expressed her thanks for the decision.

Thiruvananthapuram: The Centre has officially recognized the 2024 Wayanad landslide as a disaster of severe nature, responding to Kerala's request after five months. The Ministry of Home Affairs sent a letter to the state,