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Kerala Launches Relief Fund For Wayanad Landslide Victims

In response to the devastating landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district, which have claimed over 300 lives with many still missing, the Kerala Chief Minister’s office has set up the “Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund” to support those affected. Relief Efforts and Donation Details The Kerala government, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has launched the […]

Kerala Launches Relief Fund For Wayanad Landslide Victims
Kerala Launches Relief Fund For Wayanad Landslide Victims

In response to the devastating landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district, which have claimed over 300 lives with many still missing, the Kerala Chief Minister’s office has set up the “Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund” to support those affected.

Relief Efforts and Donation Details

The Kerala government, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has launched the fund to collect donations. Here’s how you can contribute:

– Account Number: 67319948232
– Name: Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund
– Bank: State Bank of India
– Branch: City Branch, Thiruvananthapuram
– IFSC Code: SBIN0070028
– SWIFT Code: SBININBBT08
– Account Type: Savings
– PAN: AAAGD0584M

To donate, follow the instructions shared on social media by the Chief Minister’s office. On July 31, Vijayan urged people to “STAND WITH WAYANAD” and emphasized that every contribution, no matter how small, helps in times of crisis.

 Ongoing Rescue Operations

Search operations have been ongoing for five days. Teams are using advanced technology and dogs to find survivors or recover bodies from the landslide debris. The operation remains intense, with radars detecting even minor movements, offering hope.

Casualties and Current Situation

As of Friday, the death toll from the landslides on July 30 has risen to 308. This includes 215 bodies and 143 body parts recovered, with post-mortem exams completed on 212 bodies. Among the deceased are 98 males, 87 females, and 30 children.

Currently, 82 people are receiving treatment in hospitals across Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Malappuram. A total of 504 people were taken to hospitals from the disaster area, and 205 have been discharged.

The situation remains critical, and relief efforts continue as the community and government work together to manage this tragic disaster.

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