Wayanad landslide: Gautam Adani to provide financial assistance of Rs 5 crore to support relief efforts in Kerala
Wayanad landslide: The Chairman and founder of the Adani group of companies, Gautam Adani expressed his condolences for the lives lost in the Wayanad landslide and said that he will provide financial assistance of Rs 5 crore to support relief efforts in Kerala.
The Kerala Revenue Department on Wednesday said that the number of people who died in the landslides that struck the hilly areas of Meppadi in Wayanad district on Tuesday following incessant rainfall has gone up to 158.
Taking to X handle, Gautam Adani said, "Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Wayanad. My heart goes out to the affected families. The Adani Group stands in solidarity with Kerala during this difficult time."
Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Wayanad. My heart goes out to the affected families. The Adani Group stands in solidarity with Kerala during this difficult time. We humbly extend our support with a contribution of Rs 5 Cr to the Kerala Chief Minister's Distress… — Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) July 31, 2024
He further said, "We humbly extend our support with a contribution of Rs 5 Cr to the Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund."
Meanwhile, The Indian Army has dispatched over 300 personnel to assist with search and rescue operations in Wayanad, with another 140 on standby in Thiruvananthapuram in case of an emergency. Along with this, two Air Force helicopters, a Mi-17 and an ALH, are coordinating rescue efforts
All educational institutions will remain shut on Wednesday due to the tragedy and heavy rainfall. According to Onmanorama, a holiday has been declared in 11 districts: Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Idukki, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, and Pathanamthitta.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange' alert for Wayanad and surrounding areas, anticipating severe to very heavy rain on July 31 and August 1. The weather bureau has also predicted heavy rainfall on August 2.
- With inputs from agencies
