Cyclone Fengal: Rahul Gandhi Calls On Congress Workers In Tamil Nadu To Help In Relief Efforts

Cyclone Fengal showered record rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu including Salem, Krishnagiri and Tiruvannamalai, and Puducherry.

In the light of Cyclone Fengal wreaking a havoc in several parts of Tamil Nadu, Congress Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi urged party members to help the administration with the relief work. He also said that his thoughts were with those who lost their kin and whose homes were damaged. 

Taking to X, 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," he said.

 

Cyclone Fengal gave unprecedented rainfall to over 14 districts of Tamil Nadu including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai. The cyclone emerged as a low-pressure area on November 23 and slowly developed into a cyclone on November 29.

In parts of the state, roads and electricity lines were damaged at the time of cyclone making landfall. 

In his letter to the Prime Minister, Chief Minister MK Stalin detailed the cyclone's devastation extending to the interior districts of Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Ranipet, Vellore, and Tirupathur, resulting in heavy flooding and widespread damage.

"The deluge has caused extensive disruptions, inundating vast areas, displacing population and severely impacting infrastructure and livelihood," Stalin said, as per PTI. He also said that a central team could be pressed into service in order to make a comprehensive assessment of the damages.