Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the areas devastated by the landslide in Kerala's Wayanad district on Saturday. At Churamal, PM Modi also visited a relief camp housing many displaced people affected by the massive landslide. There, the Prime Minister spoke with rescuees, including two children who lost their loved ones in this calamity.
Modi arrived by helicopter in the hilly district from Kannur Airport to evaluate the damage in the affected regions. Later, around 2:30 PM, the Prime Minister visited a camp in Meppadi, talking with some of the survivors for about half an hour.
Modi comforted the victims, placing his hands on their heads and shoulders as they narrated their ordeal, often breaking into tears. Before landing in Kalpetta, Modi conducted an aerial survey of the affected Churamal, Mundakay, and Panchirimattam settlements from an Indian Air Force helicopter. He landed at SKMJ Higher Secondary School in Kalpetta and reached Churamal by road, where the army had erected a 190-foot long Bailey bridge after the disaster.
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While examining the damage, the Prime Minister walked over the bridge. After reaching Churamal, Modi stepped out of his vehicle, talked to rescue workers, Kerala’s Chief Secretary V Venu, and district officials, and surveyed the rock and debris-strewn area on foot. Accompanying him were Kerala’s Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and Central Minister Suresh Gopi.
During the visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, "Since learning about the incident, I have been getting updates on the landslide. All central government agencies that could aid in this disaster swung into action immediately. This disaster is not ordinary. The dreams of thousands of families have been shattered. Coming here, I’ve seen the situation firsthand. I’ve met with survivors in relief camps who have faced the disaster. I also visited the injured in the hospital."
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PM Modi assured that our prayers are with the people affected by the landslide in Wayanad. He promised all possible assistance from the central relief efforts. "I want to assure the survivors of the landslide that they are not alone in these difficult times," he said. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan mentioned that the state would send a detailed memorandum to the center regarding the necessary assistance. Our central teams have also assessed the situation. The government of India will stand by the state government to address all issues," he added.
He inspected the most affected areas of Panchirimattam, Mundakay, and Churamal. Hundreds of people lined the route to Churamal, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister. It’s important to note that one of the worst disasters struck Kerala on the morning of July 30, resulting in the deaths of 226 people, with over 130 still missing, and hundreds injured.
