Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Wayanad Landslide Survivor Opens Eatery to Honor Family
Imagine a man lost his family in a big landslide.
To remember them and help others, he opened a restaurant.
The restaurant is called July 30, the day of the disaster.
He uses the restaurant to keep the memory of his family alive.
He is also providing jobs for other families affected by the landslide.
He chose to build his own house instead of living in the new community the government is building.
A Wayanad eatery called 'July 30' honors family members lost in the 2024 landslide.
The restaurant's owner, Noufal K, lost 11 family members in the disaster.
Noufal chose the name 'July 30' to keep the memory of the victims alive.
Noufal employs seven staff members from families impacted by the landslide.
He opted for the cash compensation to build a house, and plans to remarry soon.
- Who
- Noufal K, landslide survivor
- What
- Opened a restaurant to honor family and give back
- When
- Around nine months ago
- Where
- Wayanad, Kerala
- Why
- To remember his family and other victims
- Restaurant Name
- July 30
- Location
- Wayanad, Kerala
- Landslide Date
- July 30, 2024
- Victims
- 11 family members lost
- Compensation Option
- Rs 15 lakh for independent housing
- Beneficiaries who opted for independent housing
- 104