Have not been able to visit Wayanad because ...: Rahul Gandhi

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that he has not been able to visit his former parliamentary constituency of Wayanad even after the devastating landslides killed over 100 due to 'adverse weather'. Rahul said that he along with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were scheduled visit Wayanad on july 31.
"Priyanka and I were scheduled to visit Wayanad tomorrow to meet with families affected by the landslide and take stock of the situation.However, due to incessant rains and adverse weather conditions we have been informed by authorities that we will not be able to land," Rahul said in a post on X.

Rahul said that he will visit Wayanad as soon as possible adding that the party will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide all necessary support in the interim.
Earlier, Congress general secretary had also said that while he intends to visit Wayanad, due to ongoing rescue operations in the area, they have decided to postpone their visit to avoid causing any disturbance.
"We decided to go to Wayanad as early as possible. But the rescue operation is going on...We do not want to disturb that. So, we thought we would go through Mysuru, but now we have got reports that Mysuru airport weather airport is also not good. We are exploring the possibilities, it maybe postponed for a day or two but we will go," Venugpoal said.
Kerala's Wayanad district experienced severe landslides caused by torrential rainfall. The catastrophic event resulted in the loss of at least 123 lives, while 128 individuals sustained injuries. Authorities suspect that numerous people remain trapped beneath the rubble and debris left behind by the landslides.