Tamil Nadu Governor convenes meeting to discuss flood situation
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu Governor convenes meeting to discuss flood situation

The Hindu  

Amidst the grim flood situation in four southern districts of Tamil Nadu, Governor R.N. Ravi has convened an emergency meeting of the heads of various Central government departments, including the defence forces and the National Disaster Response Force, at the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday to discuss the relief and rescue operations. According to official sources, Mr. Ravi cancelled his trip to Varanasi, where he was scheduled to participate in the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, in view of the unprecedented rain and flooding in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi and neighbouring districts. The heads of the NDRF, the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Coast Guard, the Airports Authority of India, Southern Railway, the Postal Department and BSNL would take part in Tuesday’s meeting to come up with a comprehensive plan to help the flood-affected people, in coordination with the State government authorities, sources said.

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​Contrived grievance: The Hindu Editorial on the Tamil Nadu Governor
2 days, 11 hours ago

​Contrived grievance: The Hindu Editorial on the Tamil Nadu Governor

The Hindu  

It is regrettable that the customary address to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by the Governor in the beginning of a new year’s session is turning into an unsavoury event year after year. The State government maintains that the practice in the Assembly was to play the State’s invocation to Tamil before the address and the national anthem at the …

Ministers Anagani, Gottipati visit flood-hit villages in Repalle constituency
4 months ago

Ministers Anagani, Gottipati visit flood-hit villages in Repalle constituency

The Hindu  

Ministers Anagani Satyaprasad and Gottipati Ravikumar have been actively touring several villages in the Repalle constituency in the Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh that have been severely affected by recent floods. Follow Andhra Pradesh, Telangana September 4 rain updates here The villages include Chatagadda, Rudravaram, Morthota, Tiratla Lanka, Chandupallivari Palem, Rajula Cheruvu, Lankavani Dibba, Tummala, Potu Meraka, and Nalluri Palem. …

Bhatti Oversees Flood-Relief in North Telangana Districts at Night
4 months, 1 week ago

Bhatti Oversees Flood-Relief in North Telangana Districts at Night

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka toured the flooded districts in North Telangana from Saturday midnight while he was travelling to Khammam from Ramagundam of the Peddapalli district. The Deputy Chief Minister personally oversaw the administration’s relief efforts for the people of low-lying areas in Madhira assembly constituency, visiting places through the night. The Deputy CM visited a few places …

Tamil Nadu rushes rescue team to flood-hit Wayanad
5 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu rushes rescue team to flood-hit Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Expressing deep concern and anguish over the massive landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad region, Chief Minister M K Stalin announced a relief of Rs 5 crore on Tuesday and dispatched a rescue team headed by two senior IAS officers, K S Sameeran and Johnny Tom Varghese to assist in the rescue operations. Stalin also called Kerala Chief Minister Pinayari Vijayan …

Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary inspects Rs 5-crore emergency centre, monsoon preparedness
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary inspects Rs 5-crore emergency centre, monsoon preparedness

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena inspected the renovation work on the State Emergency Operations Centre which is being equipped with better communication facilities and technological infrastructure at a cost of Rs 5.12 crore at Ezhilagam on Saturday. The centre will have a multi-disciplinary coordination hall with technological facilities, including district-wise disaster monitoring facility with real-time data, real-time flood forecast, …

Breaking News: Rahul Gandhi Meets Flood Affected People In Silchar, Watch Video | ABP News
6 months ago

Breaking News: Rahul Gandhi Meets Flood Affected People In Silchar, Watch Video | ABP News

ABP News  

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi visited Assam on Monday to meet with flood victims, as the state faces a grim situation with nearly 23 lakh people affected across 28 districts. During his visit, Gandhi toured a relief camp at Thalai In Youth Care Center in Fulertal, Assam, where he interacted with the flood victims. The second wave …

Thoothukudi Flood: DMK MP Kanimozhi Blames Unexpected Rain, Defends Govt Response
1 year ago

Thoothukudi Flood: DMK MP Kanimozhi Blames Unexpected Rain, Defends Govt Response

ABP News  

Days after heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli districts, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi addressed the ongoing flood crisis, expressing her concerns and shedding light on the challenges faced by the government in responding to the unprecedented situation. According to ANI, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi said, ".The weather department did not expect this, we had been checking regularly. They …

T.N. Rains | CM Stalin holds review meeting on rescue and relief work in southern districts
1 year ago

T.N. Rains | CM Stalin holds review meeting on rescue and relief work in southern districts

The Hindu  

Stalin on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, visited the State Emergency Operations Centre in the Ezhilagam complex in Chennai and held a review meeting regarding rescue and relief measures undertaken in the flood-hit southern regions. Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena updated the Chief Minister about relief measures in the districts of Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari and the extent of damage, …

Indian Army's Team Reaches Tamil Nadu To Join Relief Efforts As Several Districts Flooded
1 year ago

Indian Army's Team Reaches Tamil Nadu To Join Relief Efforts As Several Districts Flooded

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu is battling a flood scare amid heavy rains in the state leading to the inundation of several areas, houses and building complexes. News agency PTI shared a video of rescue teams distributing food, and essential items and evacuating people from the flooded Muthammal Colony in Thoothukudi. VIDEO | Rescue teams distribute food, essential items and evacuate people from …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges PM Modi for Rs 2,000 crore interim relief amid flood crisis
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges PM Modi for Rs 2,000 crore interim relief amid flood crisis

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for urgent assistance, seeking Rs 2,000 crore from the National Disaster Relief Fund to address the aftermath of devastating floods in the southern districts of the state. Stalin emphasised the need for immediate support to facilitate livelihood assistance and temporary rehabilitation efforts in areas severely impacted by …

Floods paralyse life; massive rescue, relief operations on in four districts in south Tamil Nadu
1 year ago

Floods paralyse life; massive rescue, relief operations on in four districts in south Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

Overnight historic rains and flooding paralysed life in the southern districts of Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari on December 18. A massive rescue and relief operation is on with the help of defence forces to evacuate people from marooned homes in the districts, which have been cut off from the rest of Tamil Nadu. In response to the floods in …

T.N. Rains | Senior IAS officers to monitor flood, relief measures in southern districts
1 year ago

T.N. Rains | Senior IAS officers to monitor flood, relief measures in southern districts

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday, December 17, 2023, deputed State Ministers and senior IAS officers to monitor the flood situation and relief to Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Tenkasi districts, which are witnessing heavy rains. An official release said Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena held a meeting with the Collectors of these districts through video conferencing, and urged …

Cyclone Michaung | Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Chennai on December 7
1 year, 1 month ago

Cyclone Michaung | Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Chennai on December 7

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Tamil Nadu on Thursday, December 7, 2023, to assess the impact of the torrential rain brought by Cyclone Michaung in Chennai and surrounding districts this week. He will do an aerial survey of the affected areas between 12.20 p.m. and 1.10 p.m. Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan, Tamil Nadu’s …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to conduct aerial survey of flood-hit Tamil Nadu in wake of cyclone Michaung
1 year, 1 month ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to conduct aerial survey of flood-hit Tamil Nadu in wake of cyclone Michaung

India TV News  

Cyclone Michaung: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit cyclone-hit Tamil Nadu on Thursday and conduct aerial visit of flood-affected areas which were hit by the devastating storm ‘Michuang’. After the aerial visit, the Defence Minister will have a meeting with the Chief Minister MK Stalin and take a review of the relief work being carried out by various agencies, the …

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained

The Hindu  

Ravi was appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu nearly two years ago, the M.K. The latest disagreement between the two parties relates to the decision by Mr. Ravi to ‘dismiss’ the arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji from the Cabinet on June 29, only to hurriedly backtrack on his decision in a few hours. In September 2021, when the Centre announced …

Governor visits flood-hit areas, promises to highlight victims’ issues
2 years, 5 months ago

Governor visits flood-hit areas, promises to highlight victims’ issues

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhadradri: Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Sunday visited flood-hit areas of Aswapuram mandal in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district and interacted with victims to take stock of the situation. Soundararajan navigated the muddy roads of Chintiryala village to call upon the flood victims, and also visited Pamulapalli, located in Aswapuram mandal. I will write to the government about your problems of you.” The Governor’s …

CM Jagan: Senior officials to be in charge of flood hit districts
2 years, 5 months ago

CM Jagan: Senior officials to be in charge of flood hit districts

Deccan Chronicle  

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Flood relief will be sought from Centre soon, says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
3 years, 1 month ago

Flood relief will be sought from Centre soon, says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin

India Today  

Following completion of assessment of damage to crops in Cauvery Delta districts due to heavy rains, flood relief would be sought from the Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Sunday. Speaking to reporters after distributing flood assistance to affected people here, Stalin said if necessary, state ministers or MPs would call on Prime Minister Narendra …

Tamil Nadu gets ready army of rescuers, helpers
5 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu gets ready army of rescuers, helpers

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Gearing up for any eventuality during this northeast monsoon season, the state government, aided by the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority, said on Tuesday that a massive rescue, relief and mitigation plan is now in place with weathermen predicting very heavy rains. As many as 121 multi-purpose protection centres to house people shifted from low-lying areas, besides 4,768 …

Monsoon Updates: 169 dead in flood, rain-related incidents in south and west India | As it happened
5 years, 4 months ago

Monsoon Updates: 169 dead in flood, rain-related incidents in south and west India | As it happened

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the state and Central governments to provide immediate assistance to those affected by the floods in Kerala and promised to do everything possible to get the people back on their feet. We will do everything in our power to help them get back on their feet," Gandhi tweeted after visiting people affected by floods and …

PM assures delegation of Assam MPs of help to tide over flood crisis
5 years, 5 months ago

PM assures delegation of Assam MPs of help to tide over flood crisis

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday assured a delegation of MPs from Assam of providing all central assistance to the flood-hit state where 28 of the 33 districts have been affected by the deluge. "The Prime Minister gave us a patient hearing and assured that all central assistance will be given to the state government to provide succour to the distress …

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