TN seeks ₹2,629 crore relief from Centre for rain-related damages
The Hindu
A six-member Central team will visit rain-affected areas in TN, DMK MP T.R. Baalu said, after meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday
The Tamil Nadu government has sought ₹2,629 crore from the Union government for relief work in 25 districts affected by the recent monsoon rains, DMK MP T.R. Baalu said in Delhi, on Wednesday.
While ₹550 crore was sought as immediate relief, ₹2,079 crore has been sought as permanent relief. In a memorandum submitted to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the State government said that a total of 54 persons died, crops cultivated in 50,000 hectares and horticultural crops in 527 hectares were damaged due to the heavy rains. Over 9,600 huts and 2,100 houses were also damaged.
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