Central Government to examine Wayanad landslides' legality as national disaster following Kerala's demand.

Union Minister Suresh Gopi announced the Central Government will examine the legality of declaring the Wayanad landslides a national disaster following Kerala's demand. The Central Government is set to follow procedures before making any declaration, while Kerala's ruling front and opposition demand a national disaster declaration due to the extensive scale of the catastrophe. Gopi emphasized early rehabilitation for displaced families and urged the state to request central assistance.

August 04, 2024
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