90 killed in Kerala's Wayanad landslides after heavy monsoon rains; PM Modi announces compensation, actors urge climate action.

Kerala's Wayanad district experienced severe landslides due to heavy monsoon rains on 30 July, killing at least 90 people and leaving many injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a compensation of ₹2 lakh for affected families. Prominent actors Kamal Haasan and Thalapathy Vijay expressed their condolences and urged the government to address climate change. The Kerala government declared 30 and 31 July as days of state mourning.

July 30, 2024
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