Wayanad, June 1 -- A monsoon preparedness training programme to raise awareness about the need to protect animals during disasters like floods and landslides has been conducted at Wayanad in Kerala.
The session was attended by 35 Kudumbashree members from flood-prone wards of Kottathara in Wayanad. Kudumbashree is a women's empowerment program implemented by the Government of Kerala.
Located in Wayanad's floodplains, Kottathara faces frequent floods and landslides. The 2018 floods claimed over 150 animals, highlighting the urgent need for animal inclusive disaster risk reduction.
The event featured expert-led sessions on basic preparedness measures, hazard mapping, animal first aid, and evacuation.
The training's educational objectives ...