IN PICS: Rahul Gandhi Visits Flood-Ravaged Wayanad; Urges Kerala Govt, Centre To Provide Immediate Aid

Wayanad Lok Sabha member and former Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrived here on Sunday afternoon for a tour of his constituency, Wayanad, which has been badly hit by rains and flood waters.

"I visited Kavalapara, the site of the landslide in Bhoothanam. Several people are still trapped and rescue operations are underway but more help is required immediately", he said. "I visited M E S MAMPAD COLLEGE RELIEF CAMP, to meet with the victims of the flood. I have assured them we will appeal to the State & Central govt. to provide immediate assistance & we will help in any way possible," Gandhi said in another tweet.