Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for the next of kin of those who died in the Wayanad landslides. On Tuesday, multiple landslides struck Kerala's Wayanad following torrential rains. State Health Minister Veena George confirmed the deaths of over 20 persons due to the Wayanad landslides which occurred in the hilly areas near Meppadi early this morning. 

Rescue workers are finding it difficult to access the area, and a large number of people remain trapped, reported ANI.