Kerala chief minister said the government’s goal is to implement a resettlement model that can serve as an example for the nation and the world….reports Asian Lite News
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said that the government will ensure world-class rehabilitation in the landslides-hit areas of the Wayanad district that will serve as an example.
Addressing a press conference, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, “We will ensure world-class rehabilitation. Our goal is to implement a resettlement model that can serve as an example for the nation and the world.”
Kerala CM further highlighted that government employees and teachers have come forward to contribute at least 5 percent of their salary to the disaster relief fund.
On the funds for CMDRF, Vijayan said, “Government employees and teachers have come forward to contribute to the disaster relief fund. We have communicated with organization leaders, and they have indicated that at least five days’ salary will be donated. Those willing to contribute should provide a letter to their respective heads of institutions.”
He further informed that financial and medical assistance will be provided to the workers in the landslide-hit areas and stated, “The migrant workers in the Mundakkai and Chooralmala areas are safe. The Labour Board will provide medical and financial assistance to both plantation workers and migrant workers…
Highlighting the total funds in the CMDRF, Vijayan stated, “From July 30 until yesterday, we have received Rs 53.98 crores in the disaster relief fund.”
Kerala CM further asserted that the government is ensuring quality supplies to the victims and workers and around 1,174 personnel from various forces have been deployed for the search operations.
“We must ensure the quality of food supplies provided to rescuers and workers. People in school camps need to be relocated. We will provide opportunities to retrieve valuable items from homes in the disaster-affected area. The legal aspects of demolishing hazardous buildings will be examined. Only rescue personnel should be allowed in the disaster-affected area. A total of 1,174 personnel from various forces have been deployed for the search operations. The Public Works Department will assess the damage to buildings to determine compensation, and experts will evaluate which buildings need to be demolished,” said Vijayan.
Adding further to it, Vijayan said, “It has been one week since the Wayanad disaster. We have conducted a thorough search operation, leaving no stone unturned in our efforts to locate the missing persons. Intensive search operations were carried out today from the epicentre of the landslide. Officially, 224 people have been confirmed dead.”
Earlier in the day, the Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Committee (KCBC) has decided to build 100 houses under the leadership of the Kerala Catholic Church for those who lost their homes due to landslides in Churalmala, Mundakai and Kozhikode Vilangad areas in Wayanad.
The decision was taken in an August 5 meeting chaired by President Cardinal Basilios Clemis Katholika Bawa at Mount St. Thomas in Kakanad.
All dioceses, monastic communities, church institutions, individuals and systems of the Kerala Catholic Church are working jointly on the disaster management plan. (ANI)
Pet dog reunites with owner after 6 days
After a gruelling six days of separation owing to the devastating Wayanad landslide, Tippu, a pet dog joyfully reunited with his owner, Vijay on Monday.
The Humane Society International, India’s disaster response team, discovered Tippu in a small house, almost entirely submerged by floodwaters.
“We are incredibly relieved and happy to have found Tippu safe. In times of such overwhelming disaster, moments like these remind us of the incredible bond between pets and their owners,” said Hemanth Bytroy of the Humane Society.
He said that Humane Society teams are committed to ensure that Tippu and hundreds of other stranded animals get the care they need.
Despite the dire conditions, Tippu’s spirit remained unbroken. He was found safe but in need of care, food and water.
Tippu has been taken to an Animal Husbandry Department shelter where he will receive medical attention and spend a few days.
Vijay’s face lit up with relief and gratitude upon hearing the news of Tippu’s safe recovery.
This reunion serves as a poignant reminder of the deep bond between humans and their beloved pets and the resilience that shines through even in the darkest of circumstances.
On July 30, four villages of Wayanad were hit by a worst-ever natural disaster in which 402 people died while over 180 continue to remain missing.
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