Hyderabad: Severe landslides occurred in Kerala's Wayanad district early on July 30, burying large regions under rubble. In addition to injuring over 180, this horrific incident has taken the lives of at least 174 people. As more individuals go missing and rescue efforts continue, it is anticipated that the number of casualties may increase.
.#WayanadLandslide my thoughts and prayers with the families.. Heartbreaking..! Respects to all members of Government agencies and people on the field helping the families with rescue operations 🙏🏼
— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) July 31, 2024
The families of those who have lost their lives in the tragedy would receive Rs 2 lakh in compensation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. Moreover, celebrities from across film fraternities have poured in their heartfelt condolences on the tragic incident. Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Mammootty, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Vijay Thalapathy were among the first to make an X post, reaching out to the bereaved families.
Notable actors Suriya and Rashmika Mandanna have also shared their concerns about the tragedy on social media and urged the government to intervene. The duo expressed their sorrow over the Wayanad tragedy and offered their sympathies to all impacted. Suriya Sivakumar wrote on X: "My thoughts and prayers with the families. Heartbreaking..! Respects to all members of Government agencies and people on the field helping the families with rescue operations." Actor Rashmika Mandanna also reacted to the tragic news on her Instagram Story.
Deeply saddened on hearing the tragic news of landslide #Wayanad, #Kerala.
— TVK Vijay (@tvkvijayhq) July 30, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families.
Request the Government authorities that the necessary rescue and relief measures be provided to the affected on a war-footing.
Kamal tweeted in Tamil, while Vijay shared the post in English. Taking to X, Vijay wrote: "Deeply saddened on hearing the tragic news of landslide #Wayanad, #Kerala. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. Request the Government authorities that the necessary rescue and relief measures be provided to the affected on a war-footing."
கேரள மாநிலம் வயநாடு பகுதியிலும், வால்பாறையிலும் நிலச்சரிவினால் ஏற்பட்ட பேரழிவுகள் என் நெஞ்சைப் பதற வைக்கின்றன. தங்களது அன்புக்குரியவர்களையும், வீடு வாசல், உடைமைகளையும் இழந்து தவிக்கும் குடும்பங்களுக்கு எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்கள்.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) July 30, 2024
பருவநிலை மாற்றத்தின் காரணமாக இயற்கைப் பேரிடர்கள்…
The Indian 2 actor offered his condolences in a tweet, which in English reads: "The disasters caused by the landslides in Wayanad and Valparai of Kerala make my heart flutter. My deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones, homes and belongings." He also empahsised that natural disasters have become a regular occurrence due to climate change.
കനത്ത മഴയും പ്രകൃതിക്ഷോഭവും തുടരുന്ന സാഹചര്യത്തിൽ സുരക്ഷയും ജാഗ്രതയും പാലിക്കാൻ ശ്രമിക്കുക. സർക്കാർ നിർദ്ദേശങ്ങൾ പൂർണ്ണമായും പാലിക്കുകയും യാത്രകൾ പരമാവധി ഒഴിവാക്കുകയും ചെയ്യുക. തെറ്റായ വാർത്തകൾ അറിയാതെ പോലും പ്രചരിപ്പിക്കാതിരിക്കാൻ ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുമല്ലോ. വയനാട്ടിലെ… pic.twitter.com/ehNpASkrQg
— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) July 30, 2024
On similar lines, actors Mohanlal and Mammootty shared informative contact details of agencies involved in rescue work. Taking to Facebook, both actors shared posts in Malayalam. Moreover, actor Prithviraj Sukumaran posted on the micro-blogging site X, urging people to not spread fake news at this crucial hour.
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