Cyclone Fengal: PM Modi Dials Tamil Nadu CM Stalin To Take Stock Of Devastation, Assures Support

Cyclone Fengal news: The call from PM Modi came in the wake of a letter by CM Stalin requesting Rs 2,000 crore for relief measures in the state.

The PM reportedly assured all possible help and support to the state.

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Cyclone Fengal news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Monday to learn about the flood situation in Tamil Nadu. The PM reportedly assured all possible help and support to the state. The call from PM Modi came in the wake of a letter by CM Stalin requesting Rs 2,000 crore for relief measures to the state.

Cyclone Fengal which formed on Friday brought unprecedented rainfall to the state causing flood-like situation in many parts of Salem, Krishnagiri, Mayiladuthurai among other regions. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin regarding the situation relating to floods in the state. He assured all possible help and support to the state: Government of India Sources pic.twitter.com/1nh523JwOW

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On Monday, the leader of the opposition, Rahul Gandhi, also requested Congress workers to help the administration with its relief efforts. Rahul Gandhi said, "Devastating news of Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to those who have lost loved ones during this tragedy. My thoughts are also with those whose homes and property have been damaged. I urge all Congress workers in the state to step forward and help the administration in relief efforts wherever possible."

Meanwhile, seven people lost their lives after a landslide hit their home located on the foothills of Tiruvannamalai. After a 12-hour rescue operation, the National Disaster Response Force officials pulled out the bodies of the four from the debris on Monday. The rest of the people have also been presumed dead. 

The cyclone has affected the 69 lakh families and 1.5 crore individuals. Record rainfall of over 50 cm was reported in Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, and Kallakurichi districts which resulted in severe damage to crops and infrastructure.