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Draft notification issued for 'Ecologically Sensitive Areas' in Western Ghats WAYANAD, Kerala: Following the devastating landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, the government of India has proposed a draft notification to designate approximately 57,000 square kilometers of the Western Ghats as an 'Ecologically Sensitive Area'.

Post-landslide, govt proposes Eco-Sensitive Zone in Western Ghats

WAYANAD, Kerala: Following the devastating landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, the government of India has proposed…

Deadly landslides in Wayanad; death toll rises to 158 WAYANAD, Kerala: After the massive landslides in the hilly region of Meppadi in the district of Wayanad, Kerala, at least 158 people have been killed and nearly 200 injured. The locals have stated that more than 180 people are still trapped under the debris. Amid heavy rain, three landslides have occurred in the district, causing widespread destruction in the villages of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha. Local authorities have established 45 relief camps, providing shelter for approximately 3,069 individuals. Furthermore, units from the Indian Army, National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF), and State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) have recommenced efforts to locate and rescue individuals who may be trapped in the aftermath of the disaster. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared a payment of Rs. 200,000 as an ex gratia for the families of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 as compensation for those who were injured. The landslide atlas released by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) stated that climate change, fragile terrain, and loss of forest cover favoured the devastating landslide in the district. The landslides have destroyed several houses, uprooted trees, and made the water bodies swell. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has further warned of extreme heavy rainfall till August 2.,2024.

Deadly landslides in Wayanad; death toll rises to 158

WAYANAD, Kerala: Massive landslides in the hilly region of Meppadi in the district of Wayanad,…