Cyclone Michaung | Double the flood cash grant to ₹12,000 each, says Edappadi Palaniswami

Edappadi K. Palaniswami urges TN govt to double cash aid to ₹12,000 for Cyclone Michaung-affected families. He holds DMK responsible for lack of preparedness & calls for special camps for vehicle repair, disinfectant spraying & medical camps. He also urges for compensation for oil leak & damaged crops. O. Panneerselvam also urges govt to take steps to control spread of infectious diseases.

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Sunday, December 10, 2023 urged the Tamil Nadu government to double the cash assistance to ₹12,000 each to all families affected by Cyclone Michaung in Chennai and its neighbouring districts. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had on Saturday announced a cash aid of ₹6,000 each to the affected families.

In a statement, he held the DMK government responsible for the “lack of preparedness” to tackle the Cyclone Michaung-induced situation and this has affected people badly.

“People are unhappy with the announced relief. They have lost their income and possessions. So, the compensation should be increased and should be provided to all affected people without imposing any conditions,” Mr. Palaniswami said.

The State government should also organise special camps for repairing the affected vehicles and bear the cost of repair, he said.

There is a risk of spread of infectious diseases in the flooded areas. The Tamil Nadu government must take measures to spray disinfectant and organize special medical camps, the former Chief Minister said.

In places like Manali, there has been oil leak with flooded waters and the State government should provide additional compensation of ₹25,000 and using appropriate technology, the leak should be cleared, he urged.

Mr. Palaniswami said the affected roads should be repaired on a war-footing.