The catastrophic Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide in Wayanad District, Kerala, left over 300 dead and thousands displaced. In the aftermath, the Kerala State Government sought crucial financial assistance for rescue, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts, amounting to over Rs. 3,400 crores. However, the Union Government's response has been contentious, offering only limited support and questioning the state's responsibility for reconstruction. This dispute underscores the tension between federal disaster management guidelines and the pressing need for adequate support in rare, severe disasters like this one.
