Chennai: Minister of Tamil Nadu for the rural industry T M Anbaran on Saturday said the government had expanded flood assistance to people who lost their livelihood due to heavy rain.
The government has eliminated flood relief into the RS 53 lakh tone to 21,000 families living at the Urban Tamil Nadu Habitat Development Agency (TNUHDB) in Perumbakkam in Chengalpet Regency.
“Ten kilograms of rice, one kg of oil and Dal distributed to each of the 21,000 families who lost their livelihoods due to flooding,” said Minister and added that the government machine, in accordance with the direction of the MK Stalin Minister’s head, has taken assistance steps Floods on the war footing.
Cellular medical cars are held to reach people in flood-stricken areas and expand medical care to prevent the spread of infectious diseases after flooding.
Medical camps are held throughout the state.
In Chengalpet 7,654 people benefit through medical camps so far, he said.
Authorities have taken the steps needed to air the flood area, he added.