Wayanad Landslides: Here's How You Can Donate To Kerala CM's Relief Fund

(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In the wake of catastrophic landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district, over 300 people have been confirmed dead, and hundreds still remain missing. Survivors are grappling with the loss of both their homes and loved ones as rescue operations continue on day 5. The central and state governments are working tirelessly to bring relief and restore normalcy to the region.

The Kerala Chief Minister's Office has initiated the "Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund" to gather donations for those severely affected by the landslides. Social media posts from the Chief Minister's office outline various methods for the public to contribute, including the necessary bank account details for the relief fund.

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Mollywood actor Navya Nair and singer Rimi Tomy donated Rs 1 lakh and Rs 5 lakhs to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, respectively.

Those wishing to donate to the victims of the Wayanad landslides can use the following details:

Account Number: 67319948232
Name: Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund
Bank: State Bank of India
Branch: City Branch, Thiruvananthapuram
IFSC: SBIN0070028
SWIFT CODE: SBININBBT08
Account Type: Savings
PAN: AAAGD0584M

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On July 31, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan posted on X about the relief fund following the multiple landslides that hit Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Meppadi in Wayanad. He shared information on how to donate to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund with the campaign "STAND WITH WAYANAD."

"In times of tragedy, holding hands is the purest form of solidarity, a promise that no one faces adversity alone. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference," he wrote alongside the post.

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