New Delhi, July 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased in multiple landslides that hit Kerala's Wayanad on Tuesday, following torrential rains.

Kerala health minister Veena George has confirmed the deaths of 11 people as the landslide struck the hilly areas near Meppadi early this morning.

A large number of people also remain trapped in the area where rescue workers are finidng it difficult to access.

"The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased in the landslides in parts of Wayanad," PM's office said in a statement. The PM also said that the injured would be given Rs 50,000.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said that he was distressed by the landslides in parts of Wayanad.

Distressed by the landslides in parts of Wayanad. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones and prayers with those injured.

Rescue ops are currently underway to assist all those affected. Spoke to Kerala CM Shri @pinarayivijayan and also assured all possible…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 30, 2024

"My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones and prayers are with those injured," PM Modi said.
PM Modi said that he spoke to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and assured all possible help from the Centre in the wake of the prevailing situation there.

Rescue operations are currently underway to assist all those affected, he added.

(ANI)

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