<h1>Banks Must Support Landslide Victims Through Loan Waivers, Authorities Urged to Provide Comprehensive Relief and Rehabilitation</h1> A high court criticized the central government and National Disaster Management Authority for not directing banks to waive loans for victims of a severe landslide in Wayanad. The court noted the total bank exposure was relatively low at Rs 35.30 crore, and one bank had already waived loans. The bench directed the authorities to deliberate on using disaster management provisions to support affected citizens, emphasizing the need for governmental assistance in a welfare state context.