20,000 Still Stranded In Tamil Nadu Floods, Army Joins Rescue Ops

Chennai:

Within the wake of unprecedented floods ravaging southern districts of Tamil Nadu, the Military and Nationwide Catastrophe Response Pressure (NDRF) have joined fingers to undertake rescue operations. With not less than 20,000 folks nonetheless marooned in varied areas, the scenario is additional compounded by the discharge of over 1.2 lakh cusecs of water from the overflowing Tamarabarani River.

“Srivaikuntam and the areas round it are the worst affected. However there isn’t any hazard to anybody’s life. Right now we should always have the ability to attain these areas with provides. Air dropping of meals and aid proceed,” Tuticorin Collector G Lakshmipathy informed NDTV.

Srivaikuntam is grappling with the aftermath of the floodwaters inundating massive elements of the area. The Military and NDRF groups are attempting to succeed in inaccessible pockets the place stranded residents await evacuation. Air-dropping of meals and aid provides continues in a bid to supply important help to these minimize off from floor entry.

“Every part is a problem whether or not it’s bringing meals, reaching out to folks, or bringing them to security. Now we have launched aerial dropping of meals in areas the place even boats aren’t in a position to go. A hearth engine was washed away yesterday. Even the NDRF couldn’t go,” Tuticorin MP MK Kanimozhi, who’s reaching out to communities on the bottom, informed NDTV. 

The scenario stays dire, as pockets in Tuticorin stay inaccessible regardless of the collaborative efforts of the rescue groups. The difficult situations persist regardless that it has not rained in Tuticorin for the previous three days.

Chennai and its surrounding areas, nonetheless reeling from the devastation of Cyclone Michaung, have been pounded by torrential rain, the likes of which have not been seen previously 47 years. This double whammy has prompted widespread harm, forcing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to enchantment to the Central authorities for rapid help.

The floods in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasi districts have prompted Chief Minister Stalin to request the allocation of Rs 2,000 crore from the Nationwide Catastrophe Reduction Fund for rapid aid and infrastructure restore. This request highlights the necessity for pressing nationwide assist to deal with the continuing disaster.

“Whereas a complete evaluation of the everlasting harm will take time, we request an interim help of Rs 2,000 crore from the NDRF to bolster the continuing efforts for livelihood assist and repairs and restoration of the general public infrastructure battered by the unprecedented floods,” Mr Stalin posted on X. 

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, who met PM Modi yesterday, in his memorandum burdened the urgency of the scenario and expressed gratitude for the PM’s consideration to Tamil Nadu’s wants throughout these difficult occasions. The harm brought on by the heavy rain within the southern districts, coupled with the current cyclone, necessitates swift motion and allocation of funds for restore and rehabilitation.

Rescue and aid operations, led by State Catastrophe Response Pressure and NDRF groups, are underway within the affected districts. Regardless of challenges posed by inundated roads, helicopters are being utilized to ship aid supplies to the affected areas.