Amit Shah Questions Kerala Government’s Response, Highlights India’s Early Warning System in Crisis

  • July 31, 2024, 3 p.m.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has sharply criticized the Kerala state government’s handling of the recent crisis, while defending the central government’s actions and emphasizing India’s advanced early warning capabilities.

In a statement issued today, Shah outlined the proactive measures taken by the central government in response to early warnings about potential landslides. “Under this early warning system, on July 23, at my direction, 9 NDRF teams were sent to Kerala considering that there could be landslides,” Shah said, pointing out the timely intervention by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to mitigate the crisis.

Shah questioned the effectiveness of the state government's response. “What did the Kerala government do? Were the people shifted? And if they were shifted, then how did they die?” he asked, implying that the state authorities may have failed in adequately responding to the warnings and ensuring the safety of affected populations.

The Home Minister also defended the broader national efforts, highlighting the development of India’s early warning system since its inception. “The project of early warning started in 2016 and by 2023, India had the most modern early warning system,” Shah stated. He noted that India is among only four countries globally capable of predicting weather events up to seven days in advance.

Shah’s remarks come amid growing scrutiny and debate over the response to the crisis in Kerala. His comments underscore a push to clarify the central government’s role and emphasize the advancements in disaster management technology that India has achieved in recent years. The statement also reflects ongoing tensions between the central and state governments regarding the handling of disaster preparedness and response.

Author : Rajdhani Delhi Representative

Rajdhani delhi representative

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