Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are scheduled to visit Wayanad today to support families impacted by the severe landslide in Kerala’s Meppadi. The disaster has resulted in the tragic loss of 158 lives so far. During their visit, the Gandhis will meet with affected families and tour relief camps set up in local schools and medical facilities.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had previously convened a meeting to review and oversee the ongoing rescue operations in Wayanad.
In response to the escalating crisis, the Indian Army has stepped up its rescue efforts. The Ministry of Defence announced the establishment of a “Command and Control Centre” in Kozhikode, led by Major General VT Mathew and Brigadier Arjun Segan, to coordinate humanitarian and disaster relief efforts.
