The central government has informed the Kerala government that the severe landslides and flash floods that hit Wayanad in July 2024 do not qualify for classification as a “national disaster.” The decision comes despite the widespread devastation,

More than 200 people died and hundreds of homes were destroyed in the natural calamity and the state has been demanding that it be declared as a national disaster and also provide assistance for rehab

The Union government has officially stated that the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, cannot be declared a national disaster. Nityanand Rai, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs,

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday defended the central government’s position on the delay in releasing relief for the victims of the Wayanad landslides, stating that assistance would be provided once the state submits proper accounts to the Centre.

The Ministry of State for Home Affairs has informed KV Thomas, Kerala's Special Representative, that the Wayanad landslides cannot be declared a national disaster.