Relief measures have been stepped up in Nagapattinam district following heavy rainfall owing to the northeast monsoon between October 1 and 27, Minister for Minorities Welfare A.M. Shahjahan said on Wednesday.
Accompanied by Collector K. J. Praveen Kumar, he inspected a cyclone protection centre at Pazhaiyanampiyar Nagar in Nagapattinam, precautionary measures at Akkaraipettai harbour, emergency communication equipment used by fishermen, and a veterinary medical camp at Kadampur.
Rain-related damage had been reported to 23 houses in the district. Relief assistance totalling ₹1.78 lakh had been distributed, including ₹26,000 for four fully damaged houses and ₹1.52 lakh for 19 partially damaged huts. Compensation of ₹3.60 lakh has been provided for the loss of 21 animals in rain-related incidents.
A 24-hour emergency response and flood-control room is functioning at the Collectorate, with officials from various departments working in shifts.
Action has been taken on 31 complaints received at the control room, Mr. Shahjahan said.
Monsoon relief measures stepped up in Nagai: Minister
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