The Uttar Pradesh Government has announced a contribution of Rs 10 crore towards the rehabilitation efforts in Wayanad, Kerala, which was destroyed by landslides.
The announcement was made by the office of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, who requested the support from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
CM Adityanath expressed his government’s and the people of Uttar Pradesh’s concern for the affected citizens of Kerala. Adityanath said, ‘The Uttar Pradesh Government has granted a humble contribution of Rs 10 crore toward the relief and rehabilitation efforts made by the Government of Kerala’.
The landslides, which occurred on July 30, have accused widespread devastation in the district of Wayanad, particularly affecting the villages of Mundakkai and Chooralmala.
As per the official records, the death toll has reached 231, with at least 119 people still missing. The Madhya Pradesh Government led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has pledged Rs 20 crore in financial assistance to Kerala.
The Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have contributed Rs 10 crore and Rs 5 crore respectively to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund.
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