“However, when there is a huge quantum of rainfall, damage can not be avoided”, said the Chief Minister, who chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday to assess the damage and review the progress made in relief and rehabilitation works in the rain-affected districts.
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“I am deeply distressed to learn of the devastation caused by heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, particularly in the districts of Chennai, Cuddalore, Vizhupuram, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri and Nilgiri”, she said in a statement here.
Many areas in Chennai have been inundated, road traffic has been severely hit and schools and colleges are shut across Chennai as a result of the inclement weather.
Stating that compensation would be given to farmers after assessment, she said officials have been asked to carry out speedy disbursal of relief for damage to categories like hutments. Tamil Nadu state was the worst-hit with at least 70 people dead and most parts of the state flooded.
An aerial view of flood affected areas of Kanchipuram District on the outskirt of Chennai on Monday. Train services in Southern Railway and South Central Railway were affected as the tracks are submerged in rain water. They directed the officials to carry relief measures including restoring supply of power and drinking water on “war-footing”, officials said. The state government, meanwhile, stepped up efforts to prevent outbreak of diseases by holding medical camps including mobile camps across the state.
Government officials said around 10,000 people had been evacuated from their homes in Chennai, the Reuters news agency said.
Realizing the need for continued communication support in the hour of crisis, Indus has ensured that telecom towers are continuously up and running, so that people can reach out to their loved ones when they need to stay connected the most.
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A depression formed in the Bay of Bengal has triggered rains in coastal areas of India’s Tamil Nadu state and Sri Lanka.
