Wayanad Landslide Tragedy: Hard Facts Emerge Amidst Calls for Accountability
A devastating landslide in Wayanad has left over a hundred people dead, raising questions about the circumstances that led to this disaster. Despite panel reports recommending measures to prevent such tragedies, recommendations were rejected and reports never notified.
Wed, 31 Jul 2024
Two panel reports from 2011 and 2013 had recommended that the area affected by the landslide be included in the list of eco-sensitive zones regulated by the toughest laws. However, these recommendations were rejected, and the reports were never notified.
The Congress-led UDF government's protests against the panel report findings, citing concerns about business interests, are also being scrutinized.
Wayanad is buried under an avalanche of tragedy. Over a hundred dead and counting.
— Rahul Shivshankar (@RShivshankar) July 31, 2024
CM Kerala: The area devastated by landslide was NOT in a vulnerable area.
Rahul Gandhi: Urge Centre to go in for immediate mapping of landslide prone areas.
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Additionally, the UPA government's rejection of a Central Information Commission order to make the 2011 report public in the 'societal interest' has been criticized.
As the situation unfolds, many are calling for immediate action to prevent such tragedies in the future. NDA-appointed panels are examining the issue with a view to finalizing a draft notification.
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