How much is the relief aid? When will it be delivered?

As 4 districts including chennai have been affected by Cyclone Michaung, it has been reported that a survey will be started soon and relief aid will be provided through banks. A depression formed in the Bay of bengal and developed into a storm. Named Michaung, the storm swept chennai, Thiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts. The rains in two days were the worst in the last 47 years. Due to this, the flood damage has increased compared to last year 2015. A public holiday was also announced on behalf of the tamil Nadu government for 4 districts including chennai for two days.Following this, schools and colleges have also been given a holiday today. The flood that entered the houses due to the impact of rains and cyclone winds in chennai on the 4th is still not draining. Areas including Mudichur, Pallikaranai, Velachery, and North chennai were heavily affected. Due to this, people are unable to come out of their houses. They are also suffering from a lack of electricity and lack of access to mobile towers. Following this, the tamil Nadu government is taking wartime action. Boats are being used to rescue people from the flooded areas. Also, people are provided with basic necessities like food and milk. Also, it has requested financial assistance of about 6000 crores from the central government for the damage of 4 districts including chennai due to the impact of the Michaung storm. A request has been made to provide 5 thousand crores in the first phase.The tamil Nadu government will consult with providing relief aid due to the storm damage in Chennai.

How much is the relief aid?


In this situation, it has been reported that relief assistance will be provided on behalf of the tamil Nadu government as the flood-affected districts including chennai, Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, etc. 5000 rupees was already given to a family due to the flood in 2015. Therefore, it is said that relief assistance will be provided in addition to the current damage.It seems that pongal collection and flood relief will be provided in 4 districts including Chennai. A survey of relief assistance will be started soon. It is said that soon after this, a consultation meeting will be held under the leadership of the chief minister and an announcement will be made in this meeting regarding the relief assistance.

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