CM Stalin seeks Rs 2,000 crore from Centre for flood relief
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, during his visit to flood-affected areas in Tindivanam, Marakkanam, Vikravandi, and Villupuram, acknowledged the severe impact of heavy rain on the region and asserted that relief efforts were progressing effectively.
Speaking to reporters, Stalin attributed the unrelenting rainfall to climate change, saying, “As per our calculation, this rain is due to climate change. We don’t know what the Central Government is going to do over this.”
He emphasised the urgent need for action to address the consequences of extreme weather events.
The Chief Minister reiterated Tamil Nadu’s commitment to securing flood relief funds from the Centre.
“It is our duty to ask. If they don’t provide, we can’t ask why but will keep requesting,” he said, adding that a formal statement seeking immediate assistance was being prepared.
In a post on X, Stalin urged the Centre for immediate financial assistance of Rs 2,000 crore, he wrote, “#CycloneFengal has wreaked unprecedented havoc across 14 districts of Tamil Nadu, affecting 1.5 crore people, inundating 2.11 lakh hectares of farmland, and damaging critical infrastructure. Given the magnitude of destruction, I urge Hon’ble @PMOIndia Thiru. @NarendraModi to release Rs 2,000 crore from the NDRF immediately to aid emergency restoration and rehabilitation efforts.”
Stalin also highlighted challenges faced in raising the issue at the national level, stating, “Even today our MPs tried to raise the issue in Parliament, but they were not allowed.” He assured residents that the state government was actively addressing the situation and would continue advocating for central aid to bolster relief measures.