The Army’s help has been sought to rescue people stranded at nearby Tambaram, Jayalalitha said. Hundreds of AAP Volunteers from various districts of Tamil Nadu travelled to the flood affected areas and essential relief materials like 5000 Kg of rice, wheat flour, bread, dress materials for women and children and medicine were transported by AAP TN and served to the affected victims. In Chennai, the constant downpour over the last 24 hours has partially submerged many areas.
Advertisement
In India’s Chennai, Cuddalore, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Villupuram districts, 23-37cm of rain was recorded on a single day, much higher than the usual annual average.
“There is only 25 per cent of chance for the weather system to intensify into a depression”.
Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday announced allocation of Rs 500 crore towards relief and rehabilitation.
People move from their waterlogged houses following heavy rain in Chennai on Monday.
Tamil Nadu has been been hit by the worst monsoon fury which has caused floods.
Jayalalithaa announced a relief and rehabilitation package of 5 billion Indian rupees ($75.83 million) as her state government came under criticism from opposition parties for its alleged failure to manage the flooding after the excessive rain. Jayalalithaa also visited the rain-affected areas in the state capital.
“No precautionary measures would have managed to prevent water logging and damages”.
As of now 71 deaths have been reported in various rain- related incidents, including electrocution and drowning.
These teams are being immediately deployed in Tamil Nadu. The CM’s statement said about 58,000 food packets have been distributed in 70 relief camps.
Fallen trees disrupted traffic at several places in Chennai.
Director of Regional Metrological Department SR Ramanan had earlier said that since the cyclone now rests near Sri Lanka, heavy rains will continue for the next three days in Tamil Nadu.
Advertisement
These teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will also be carrying 38 inflatable rubber boats along with other necessary equipment to undertake quick operations in the state.
