As extremely heavy rainfall continues to wreak havoc in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin has directed party cadres from the rain-affected areas to assist in ongoing relief work. The Chief Minister has been closely monitoring the situation and keeping in touch with officials to ensure prompt and effective action.
In a social media post, Chief Minister Stalin stated, Since yesterday, I have been talking to ministers and senior government officials about the condition of the southern districts affected by heavy rains and monitoring the recovery and relief work. He further added, I have instructed the party cadres from the rain-affected districts to immediately help the public on the ground and support the officials involved in the relief work.
Several districts in Tamil Nadu, including Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasi, have been experiencing heavy rainfall since Sunday morning, leading to floods and disrupting normal life. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for South Tamil Nadu, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls exceeding 204.4 mm to persist in the region on Monday.
While no reports of house damage have been received so far, losses of cattle have been reported due to the heavy downpour in Thoothukudi. Moreover, in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, 260 mm of rainfall was recorded till Sunday evening. Virudhunagar district also witnessed heavy rainfall, leading to the District Collector announcing a holiday for schools on Monday.
In response to the situation, the Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for all schools, colleges, private institutions, banks, and financial institutions in the affected districts. Precautionary measures have been taken to ensure public safety, with ministers and two IAS officers appointed separately for the districts to oversee the relief work.
As a preventive measure, 250 State Disaster Response Forces and National Disaster Response Force members have been deployed in the affected districts. Relief camps have been set up to accommodate the public during emergencies, with respective ministers and officials being advised by Chief Minister Stalin to remain on-site and prioritize people’s safety.
Despite the challenges, the Tamil Nadu government remains committed to implementing necessary measures and providing assistance to the affected communities. Residents are urged to exercise caution and follow guidelines issued by the authorities. The Meteorological Department has warned of cyclonic winds over the eastern coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and the Gulf of Mannar.
As the relief efforts continue, the state government aims to alleviate the hardships faced by the rain-affected districts and ensure a swift recovery from the aftermath of the heavy downpour.
Note: The preceding article was generated automatically using an AI language model and has not been written by a human journalist.
