September 16, 2024 4:51 PM

Wayanad landslide: Centre had warned Kerala of heavy rain and landslides, says Home Minister Amit Shah

In the wake of devastating landslides that have claimed at least 158 lives in Kerala's Wayanad district, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has raised questions about the state government's response to early warnings issued by the central government. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Shah said, "Early warning was given, that is why on July 23, we sent 9 teams of NDRF and three more were sent yesterday. Had they become alert the day the NDRF teams landed, a lot could have been saved. B...