Stalin government announced help for cyclone-affected people, Rs 6000 will be paid at ration shops

The Tamil Nadu government has announced an assistance amount of Rs 6000 for the people affected by the Michong cyclone that passed on Saturday. Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday talked about giving Rs 6000 in cash to the cyclone-affected people. The government said in an official release that the government will make cash payments at ration shops to those whose livelihoods have been affected due to the cyclone.

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 07:15 PM (IST)
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Stalin government announced help for cyclone-affected people, Rs 6000 will be paid at ration shops

The Tamil Nadu government has announced an assistance amount of Rs 6,000 for those affected by cyclone Michong that passed on Saturday. Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday talked about giving Rs 6,000 in cash to the cyclone-affected people.

The government said in an official release that the government will make cash payments at ration shops to those whose livelihoods have been affected due to the cyclone. Also, relief under other categories will be increased.

The cyclone has passed but many areas of Chennai are still flooded. General life is disrupted. People have to struggle a lot to get drinking water and other essential commodities.

Let us tell you how much damage has been caused in Tamil Nadu due to Cyclone Michong? The government is surveying to assess this. Chief Minister Stalin had written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday demanding interim relief of Rs 5,060 crore.

Muskan Kumawat Journalist & Writer