Central Team Hailed Tamil Nadu's Flood Damage Control Efforts, Damage Lower Than In 2015: Udhayanidhi

The team appointed by the Centre observed that compared to the 2015 December deluge in Chennai the infrastructure was now much more resilient.

Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin highlighted the positive assessment received from a Central team following their review of the post-Cyclone Michaung situation. Udhayanidhi said, commending the state government's efforts, the team expressed that the damages incurred were comparatively lower than the 2015 floods.

Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday said, "A team appointed by the Centre came here and reviewed the situation post-Cyclone Michaung. They appreciated the work done by the state government and said that the damages were lesser than in 2015 (floods)." 

 

On Tuesday, Kunal Satyarthi, Advisor (Policy and Planning), National Disaster Management Authority, said: "Though inundation in Chennai and neighbouring areas due to the influence of Cyclone Michaung was a cause of concern, the Tamil Nadu government had done an enormous amount of work in preparing and responding to the crisis."

Casualties in the cyclone-ravaged areas have been minimal. And compared to the 2015 December deluge in Chennai, the infrastructure is now much more resilient, he said.

During a press conference after surveying the affected regions in Sholinganallur, Satyarthi stated, "Appointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are here to support the state government in expediting the recovery process." 

In the course of his assessment, he noted the concerns of residents residing in proximity to lakes and canals, primarily regarding the escalating water levels. "Chennai, being a low-lying city, faced exceptionally heavy rainfall on the night of December 4, coupled with a high storm surge. Consequently, the canals and outlets were obstructed, preventing the water from draining into the sea," he explained..