PM Modi arrives at Kannur airport; sets to visit landslide-hit areas, oversee relief and rehabilitation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Kannur Airport in Kerala on Saturday morning as part of his visit to the landslide-affected region of Wayanad.
At Wayanad, PM Modi will visit patients at the hospitals and a few relief camps where over 10,700 people hit by the landslides are sheltered.
After that, Modi will chair a review meeting where Khan, Vijayan, and other officials will take part.
Upon arrival, Modi was warmly received by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and senior officials from both the Central and state governments.
The Prime Minister is accompanied by Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi, the sole BJP candidate to win from Kerala in the recent elections.
Following his arrival, Modi, along with his delegation, boarded a helicopter bound for Wayanad, where he will land in Kalpetta to review the damage and response efforts firsthand.
Before touching down at Kalpetta, Modi will conduct an aerial inspection of the landslide-ravaged four villages in Kalpetta.
The devastating landslide, which occurred on July 30, resulted in 416 fatalities and left over 150 people missing.
PM Modi-led government immediately sprung into action through the deployment of more than 1,200 rescuers of NDRF, Army, Air Force, Navy, Fire services, and Civil Defence, among others for rescue and relief operations.
More than 100 ambulances, along with doctors, and other medical staff were deployed for medical support and treatment.
The Indian Army swiftly built a 190-foot Bailey bridge in Wayanad in just 71 hours, crucial for moving heavy machinery and ambulances. This rapid construction has significantly boosted rescue operations, helping mobilize equipment to save around 200 stranded individuals. Additionally, an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) has been in Wayanad for the past two days to assess the situation, with their visit set to conclude on Saturday.
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