Schools and schools in Chennai are closed as we speak (Friday, December 8) as a result of aid work in areas adversely affected by the rain. At least 20 individuals have been killed in rain-related incidents within the metropolis. As an impression of cyclone Michaung, the Tamil Nadu capital has witnessed water logging in a number of elements of Chennai metropolis. Cyclone Michaung introduced with it heavy rains, sturdy winds, and subsequent damages to infrastructure and houses, other than the lack of lives. It lastly made landfall in Andhra Pradesh and subsequently weakened right into a deep despair.
Briefing concerning the restoration work that’s underway in Chennai after cyclone Michaung hit town, Tamil Nadu chief secretary Shiv Das Meena on Thursday mentioned that 9,000 officers from different districts are deployed for the aid work. “Work on water stagnation at 343 places is underway. Food packets are being distributed in the flood-affected areas. Other district workers like medical staff, fire service staff, EN staff, etc., have been called to work in Chennai for restoration. A total of 9,000 officials from other districts are also deployed for the relief work in Chennai,” Meena mentioned.
Meanwhile, the Central authorities has launched upfront its share of the second instalment of the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) of Rs 493.60 crore to Andhra Pradesh and Rs 450 crore to Tamil Nadu, the 2 states that bore the impression of the cyclonic storm Michaung.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday in a put up on ‘X’ mentioned, “severe cyclonic storm Michaung has affected Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Though the extent of damage is varied, many areas of these states are inundated, thus affecting standing crops.”
The authorities have but to quantify the precise loss brought on by the submergence.
“To help the state governments with the management of relief necessitated by the cyclonic storm, PM @narendramodi Ji directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to release in advance the central share of the 2nd instalment of SDRF of Rs 493.60 to Andhra Pradesh and Rs 450 crore to Tamil Nadu,” Shah posted. The Minister additionally talked about that the centre had already launched the primary instalment of the identical quantity to each states. He additional prayed for the protection and well-being of all these affected.
The cyclone made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast close to Bapatla on Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by intense rain and wind speeds as much as 100 kmph, inflicting widespread devastation and affecting greater than two crore individuals. The storm has claimed over a dozen lives thus far. Thousands of ground-floor properties and autos remained submerged.
In Andhra, the cyclone wreaked havoc on 1000’s of acres of standing crops, primarily paddy. Around 10,000 individuals have been evacuated.
The Tamil Nadu capital remained waterlogged as a result of incessant downpour, with over 61,000 individuals searching for refuge in government-run shelters. Many others checked into service residences and price range motels as a result of shortages of water, necessities, and electrical energy.
Civil and navy rescuers evacuated Chennai residents, together with girls, senior residents, and pets. Army helicopters dropped meals packets to affected areas.
(With ANI inputs)
