Wayanad Marks First Anniversary of Landslide Tragedy on July 30, 2025

Swift Summary

• The first anniversary of the Mundakkai and chooralmala landslides is being observed, with survivors expressing disappointment over the government’s post-disaster response and rehabilitation efforts.
• An all-religion prayer and floral tributes will be held at the graveyard at Puthumala, Harrison Malayalam tea estate, where many victims were laid to rest.
• A commemorative meeting is planned at MSA Auditorium, Mepadi, jointly organized by the district management and mepadi grama panchayat. KSRTC will run special transport services from the panchayat office starting at 9 a.m. for easier access to events.
• ministers including Revenue Minister K. Rajan,Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran, SC/ST Welfare Minister O.R. Kelu, Public Works Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas, MP Priyanka Gandhi among others will attend these functions alongside district and civic leaders.
• Survivors like Abdul Majeed shared emotional reflections on social media about their trauma from losing loved ones during the disaster on july 30th last year; many continue to struggle with painful memories today as wounds remain unhealed.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The commemoration of landslide victims highlights both emotional solidarity among survivors and shortcomings in effective disaster rehabilitation by authorities one year later-a key tension that demands further attention going forward in public policy across vulnerable zones regions/citizens systematic planning gaps .