Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin unveiled a cyclone "Michaung" relief package, which includes cash assistance of Rs 6,000 and increased compensation in various categories, including enhanced payouts for flood-affected crops for farmers.
Expressing that the primary objective of the central government is to assist the state counterpart in ensuring the safety of the people of Tamil Nadu in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar on Saturday asked the state government to investigate why it took f
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin held a review meeting with the Chief Secretary and various department secretaries on the current situation and restoration works being done after the cyclone Michaung-induced floods in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts.
The BJP ward councillor Leo Sundaram organized the event in the Karapakkam area, where BJP Tamil Nadu president Annamalai participated and distributed relief materials to the affected people.
TDP chief also highlighted the lack of proper facilities provided by the ruling government to the affected residents grappling with the aftermath of floods.
"I'm travelling today to Chennai to visit flood-affected areas and meet govt officials to see how our government can help people and the administration further PM Narendra Modi's government has responded fast and decisively to support the government of Tamil Nadu with almost 1000 crores a
Former minister Sellur Raju also sent a truck carrying relief supplies including rice, water bottles and vegetables to the flood-affected people in Chennai.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy undertook a visit to flood-affected areas in Tirupati district on a special flight to assess the extent of damage and coordinate immediate relief efforts.
In an attack on the state government for not giving adequate assistance to farmers, Naidu said, "90 per cent of crops have submerged in flood water. The state government has failed to protect the crops and they did not even provide proper assistance to farmers."
Amid days of waterlogging in the state, the patience of the people of Chennai has broken as many residents of different areas complain of even drinking water and cleanliness.
The Tamil Nadu IAS Officers' Association has stepped forward to bolster relief efforts in Chennai after Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc across the state capital.