Gautam Adani, Chairman and Founder of the Adani Group, expressed his condolences for the lives lost in the Wayanad landslide and announced a financial aid of Rs 5 crore to support relief efforts in Kerala. The landslide, triggered by incessant rainfall, has resulted in 158 confirmed deaths, according to the Kerala Revenue Department.
In a post on X, 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.” He added, “We humbly extend our support with a contribution of Rs 5 crore to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund.”
Meanwhile, the Southern Naval Command dispatched a disaster relief team of 68 personnel from INS Zamorin at Ezhimala to the affected areas. The team, equipped with medical personnel and essential equipment, arrived at the site at 10 pm on July 30, 2024. Additional teams are on standby and will be deployed as needed. An Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) detachment in Search and Rescue (SAR) configuration was also deployed from Kochi to Calicut to assist in the rescue efforts.
The regional meteorological department has issued warnings for heavy rainfall in five districts, including Wayanad. An Orange Alert is in place for Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, while a Yellow Alert is issued for several other districts. No rain warnings are in effect for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam.
The Kerala government is compiling a list of those affected by the landslide. Kerala Revenue and Housing Minister K Rajan stated that the list, based on ration cards and plantation records, will be available by the evening. Comprehensive rehabilitation measures will follow.