In a significant gesture of support, billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has donated Rs 5 crore to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund following the devastating landslides that have severely impacted the Wayanad district. The recent landslides, triggered by relentless rainfall, have claimed at least 150 lives and caused extensive damage across the mountainous region.
In a heartfelt message on X (formerly known as Twitter), Adani expressed his deep condolences for the tragedy. “Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Wayanad. My heart goes out to the affected families,” he wrote. “The Adani Group stands in solidarity with Kerala during this difficult time.”
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. We humbly extend our support with a contribution of Rs 5 Cr to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress…
— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) July 31, 2024
The relentless monsoon rains have battered Kerala, with Wayanad experiencing a staggering 372 mm of rainfall within a 24-hour period, which contributed to the catastrophic landslides that struck the district within a matter of hours, as reported by NDTV. The continuous downpour has also led to blocked roads, complicating rescue and relief efforts.
In response to the disaster, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan convened a high-level meeting last evening to review the ongoing rescue operations and the conditions at the relief camps. The Chief Minister’s meeting aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the response and to ensure that the necessary health and safety measures were in place for those affected.
According to reports from NDTV, the Indian Army has made significant progress in the rescue operations, successfully evacuating over 1,000 individuals from the most affected areas. Despite these efforts, hundreds of people are still feared trapped, prompting continued rescue operations by various government agencies.
“The Army has successfully evacuated more than 1,000 people from affected areas so far,” a media source confirmed. “Hundreds more are feared trapped, with government agencies carrying out rescue operations in the affected areas.”
As Kerala grapples with the aftermath of this natural disaster, the support from individuals and organizations like Gautam Adani and the Indian Army is crucial in helping the state recover and rebuild.
