Wayanad Landslides: Adani Group Donates Rs 5 Crore to Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday announced to contribute Rs 5 crore to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund, even as extremely heavy rain triggered the landslides in the hilly areas of Wayanad early Tuesday, leaving at least 132 people dead and more than 200 injured.

“Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Wayanad. My heart goes out to the affected families. The Adani Group stands in solidarity with Kerala during this difficult time. We humbly extend our support with a contribution of Rs 5 Cr to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund,” Gautam Adani said in a post on X.

Military personnel on Wednesday intensified search and rescue operations in Kerala’s Wayanad district, where landslides have claimed more than 100 lives, with the Army saying that it has recovered around 70 bodies and rescued nearly 1,000 people so far.