The state government has declared emergency assistance for individuals affected by landslides in the Mundakai and Churalmala areas of Wayanad district to help them relocate to new residences. Each adult family member who has lost their livelihood will receive Rs 300 per day, with support provided to up to two members per family. Families with in-patients or long-term hospital patients will receive this benefit based on three family members. The assistance will be provided for 30 days. Additionally, each family in the relief camp will receive ten thousand rupees as emergency financial assistance.
A tele-counseling system has been launched under the leadership of the Department of Psychology at the National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR) to provide mental health support to victims of natural calamities. For counseling services, please contact 9288099587, 9288004981, or 9288008981.
Counselors are appointed to provide psychological support to Wayanad landslide survivors in relief camps. Candidates with an MSc in Psychology, an MA in Psychology, or an MSW in Medical/Psychiatry can apply. Interested and eligible candidates should send their resumes, including educational qualifications and work experience, to dmhpwyd@gmail.com.
Electricity will be provided free of charge for six months to 1,139 consumers served by KSEB’s Churalmala Exchange, Churalmala Tower, Mundakai, KK Nair, Ambedkar Colony, Attamala, and Attamala Pump transformers in the disaster-affected areas of Meppadi Panchayat's Wards 10, 11, and 12. Existing dues will also be waived.