A Central team had visited the landslide-affected areas of Wayanad from August 8 to 10 and held discussions with senior officials, including the State Chief Secretary.

“The team’s report was submitted to a sub-committee comprising the Home Minister, Finance Minister, and Agriculture Minister,” Sitharaman reportedly told Prof. Thomas, according to a statement issued by him.

Additionally, the Centre has received detailed reports from the Kerala government.

“The Finance Minister assured me that the Centre would examine these reports thoroughly and announce financial support for Kerala,” the statement read.

Prof. Thomas also mentioned that Sitharaman assured him of a relaxation in the debt ceiling for Kerala, allowing the State government to borrow additional funds. The assurance comes after several meetings between the Finance Minister, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and State Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal, he said.