Karnataka deputes senior IAS officers for rescue and relief

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that all necessary cooperation is being provided for rescue and relief operations in Wayanad. The government has deputed two IAS officers to coordinate with Kerala state authorities about these operations.

The Chief Minister said the NDRF team in Bangaluru and teams of the Madras Engineer Group of the Army have been sent to assist in the rescue and relief efforts in Wayanad.

One officer from MEG, along with two JCOs and 70 personnel of various ranks, has already departed for Wayanad in 15 vehicles carrying rescue and relief supplies. Additionally, two more officers, four JCOs, and 100 army personnel equipped with necessary equipments will depart in 40 vehicles.

To facilitate swift movement of these teams and relief material transport vehicles to Wayanad, instructions have been issued to allow unrestricted passage through the Green Corridor at the Bandipur Check Post.

The govt is in constant touch with the disaster management authorities of the Government of Kerala and is providing necessary assistance. Moreover, Deputy Commissioners of border districts Mysuru and Chamarajanagar are also extending appropriate support.

Medical aid, hospital facilities, and buses to transport the injured are ready and positioned in H.D.Kote. The Chamarajanagar district administration has initiated a helpline to assist citizens who frequently travel to Wayanad from the district border.

The Chief Minister himself is closely monitoring the situation and has directed officials to provide all possible support to the rescue and relief operations in Wayanad.

Further, for the coordination of rescue and relief efforts in Wayanad, senior IAS officers P.C. Jaffer (mobile number 9448355577) and Dilish Sasi (9446000514) have been deputed.