PM Dials MK Stalin; Assures Of Support Amid Flood In Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, taking stock of flood in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, assured CM MK Stalin of all possible support and help.  Massive flooding has stuck many districts of Tamil Nadu.

According to sources, PM Narendra Modi called up the state CM to take update on the situation and assured him all possible support from the state.

This comes after CM Stalin urged PM Modi to release Rs 2,000 crores from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for restoration and rehabilitation work. He had urged the Union government to depute a central team to undertake a comprehensive assessment of damages.

Moreover, the Chief Minister said the cyclone inundated 2.11 lakh hectares of farmland and damaged critical infrastructure in the state.

Cyclone Fengal has left a trail of destruction across Tamil Nadu, affecting 1.5 crore people in 14 districts and causing extensive damage to farmland and infrastructure. Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release ₹2,000 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to support immediate restoration and rehabilitation efforts.

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In addition, Stalin took to X and appealed for swift assistance, saying, “Cyclone Fengal has wreaked unprecedented havoc across Tamil Nadu. Given the magnitude of destruction, I urge Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release ₹2,000 crore from the NDRF immediately.”

Adding to the tragedy, landslides triggered by relentless downpours claimed seven lives in Thiruvannamalai district. The Chief Minister has announced ₹5 lakh as ex-gratia for the bereaved families, expressing condolences and pledging continued support to those affected.

As Tamil Nadu grapples with the aftermath of the cyclone, the state government is intensifying relief efforts while awaiting substantial aid from the Centre to expedite recovery.