Tragic ndslides in Vard: Government Response and Rescue Operation
The latest mud sliding incidents that occurred in the Vard adversely claiming at least 24 lives have forced the governments to act on the matter. Such incidents remain one of the major landslide events in the history of the concerned region. From the horse’s mouth, Sur Gopi, an elected MP from the BJP of the Union Minister, Kerala has sheds light on the situation and the rescuing process issued in the interview recently.
Overview of the Situation
After Minister Sur Gopi emphasized on the level of the tragedy, the audience was informed that there were two landslides in the state and that accessibility for the search and rescue efforts were extremely limited. He pointed out the sole bridge that had been used for the evacuation was only washed away, adding that the situation worsens as other continued the flooding of the area instigated by the heave rains, and continual blowing winds.
Communication with Authorities
Gopi informed that he was in touch with different officials since the morning. The informant received a call around 6:30 AM from a fellow party member and called the district collector, who was on his way to the damage site. The collector also informed that the movement had become almost restricted in the given areas as the landslides have wreaked havoc.
The Union Minister also clarified that he had talked to the Prime Minister to whom the situation has upset and who said via response that the central government is ready to meet the requirement. The Prime Minister has been talking to the Chief Minister of Kerala and preparing for the local government’s cooperation and anticipation from the centre.
Such sectors as rescue operations and community support.
However, there are attempts that are being made to help the vulnerable persons under the prevailing harsh environment. To facilitate medical response however, the health department has rallied equipments some of which include the peripheral nursing stations. With regards to this calamity, the collector has been on the field mobilizing himself and I believe many others in making sure that there are medical personnel ready and able to serve this segment of the troubled population.
Gopi also stressed the necessity of local authorities and the capacity of the population to respond to the consequences of such a disaster. He spoke more to explain that what is at the scene is constantly changing and as much as there is an estimation of the number of dead bodies, or people still alive but trapped cannot be ascertained at the moment. According to the latest statistics, there are about 400 people who are presumed to be marooned.
Political Response and Oversight
The extent of the calamity means Kerala’s Chief Minister, Mr Pinarayi Vijayan is personally on the ground handling the situation and supervising operations of the State Disaster Authority. Union Minister Sur Gopi revealed that any further strategy and decisions in drawing in more activities for the central government will be made by the Prime Minister after having consultations with local authorities.
In also identified the arrival of main political leaders, such as former Congress MP, and Rahul Gandhi in the upcoming days. Although outright Gopi mentioned that he has no specific feeling about the issue, his main interest and priorities are with the suffering communities.
Conclusion
Landslides in Vard directly relate with a major crisis in Kerala where the government is usually quick to respond in providing the basic needs of the victims and even rescuing them. The fact that central government and local authorities work together is evidenced by cooperation as a single organism when facing negative events. Consequently, this keeps focused on providing the public safety measures and basic needs which are fulfilled by means of charitable assistance.
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