I thank Hon'ble Thiru @rajnathsingh for visiting #Chennai to assess the impact of #CycloneMichaung. Shared a detailed overview of the devastation...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin met with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the latter’s visit to Chennai to assess the catastrophic impact of Cyclone Michaung. Stalin expressed appreciation to the Union Minister for conducting aerial surveys and inspecting flood-ravaged urban areas firsthand. During their official discussions, Stalin presented a detailed, factual memorandum illustrating the extensive destruction inflicted on residential neighborhoods, public transportation, and critical municipal infrastructure.

The Chief Minister formally requested the immediate release of 5,060 crore rupees as interim disaster relief from the Union Government. He explained that these emergency funds are urgently required to repair damaged road networks, restore damaged electrical power substations, desilt storm canals, and provide immediate livelihood relief to affected citizens across Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Tiruvallur.

Stalin emphasized that the unprecedented scale of the storm exceeded normal municipal parameters, demanding strong federal fiscal partnership. He expressed optimism that the Union Government would recognize the urgency of Tamil Nadu’s situation and expedite financial approvals, enabling the state administration to execute long-term flood resilience projects and accelerate the comprehensive rehabilitation of all affected coastal districts.