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The landslides due to heavy rains in the Chooralmala and Mundakkai region of the Wayanad region of Kerala has resulted in landslides which have claimed 36 lives with more than 100 people still feared to be trapped. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was elected as a Member of Parliament from the Wayanad constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. “I am deeply anguished by the massive landslides near Meppadi in Wayanad. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones. I hope those still trapped are brought to safety soon,” Rahul Gandhi stated in a post on the microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter).
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Rescue operations are currently underway. Legislators from around the state of Kerala would be reaching the location to assist with rescue efforts. “I have spoken to the Kerala Chief Minister and the Wayanad District Collector, who assured me that rescue operations are underway. I have requested them to ensure coordination with all agencies, set up a control room, and inform us of any assistance needed for the relief efforts…I will speak to Union Ministers and request them to provide all assistance possible to Wayanad,” Rahul Gandhi added in his post.
I am deeply anguished by the massive landslides near Meppadi in Wayanad. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones. I hope those still trapped are brought to safety soon.
I have spoken to the Kerala Chief Minister and the Wayanad…
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 30, 2024
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