On Saturday, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar conveyed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is deeply concerned about the residents and the city of Chennai, assuring that all possible assistance would be provided to help them recover from the damage inflicted by cyclone Michaung. Chandrasekhar mentioned that PM Modi promptly released Rs 1,000 crore for the district and remains committed to extending support.
Expressing the Prime Minister’s concern for the people affected by the cyclone, Chandrasekhar stated, “PM Modi is concerned about the suffering of the people of Chennai due to this very unfortunate cyclone. Prime Minister has already released almost Rs 1000 crore as he is very concerned about the people and city of Chennai.”
As the region grapples with the aftermath of the cyclone, Chandrasekhar emphasized that PM Modi had directed him to liaise with the district and state administrations to ascertain any additional support required. The Union Minister of State pledged to communicate the situation to PM Modi, ensuring that the government stands by Chennai and extends all necessary assistance for recovery.
Following the devastation caused by cyclone Michaung in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin sought immediate interim relief of Rs 5,060 crores from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Additionally, he requested the dispatch of a central team to assess the cyclone’s impact in the state.
In response to the crisis, nearly Rs 1,000 crore has already been released in two installments on the Prime Minister’s directives. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh traveled to Chennai to assess the flood situation and conduct an aerial survey of the affected areas. The Indian Air Force, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu government, continued relief operations, dropping 2,300 kg of relief material in flood-affected areas.
Despite ongoing relief efforts, severe waterlogging persisted in several parts of Chennai, prompting the Tamil Nadu government to declare a holiday for schools and colleges in affected districts. The southern state experienced disruptions in transportation services due to the impact of cyclone Michaung.
