A six-member central committee visited flood-affected areas in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. The panel additionally praised the state authorities’s flood preparedness and motion taken to manage damages.
The committee, headed by Nationwide Catastrophe Administration Authority Advisor Kunal Satyarthi met individuals in Velachery, who had been affected by the rain-induced floods on account of Cyclone Michuang.
“I am very satisfied, and I should praise the Tamil Nadu government,” mentioned Kunal Satyarthi.
Satyarthi mentioned the crew was directed by the Dwelling Minister to go to the town as quickly as attainable and mentioned that water stagnation is a matter of concern.
“I appreciate that the Tamil Nadu government has done an enormous amount of work in preparedness and response. The casualties have been extremely minimal. The infrastructure is much more resilient compared to 2015,” Satyarthi mentioned.
He additionally mentioned the airports had been opened quicker, cell connectivity was restored rapidly, and he appreciated the federal government for doing very well.
Satyarthi mentioned the residents had been fearful concerning the rising water degree, particularly these residing close to water our bodies.
“It’s a low-lying town. That night, the rainfall and storm surge were extremely high. All the designs of canals and outlets of the town were impaired by the sea, not allowing the water to leave,” he mentioned.
He additional mentioned that talks are on with a number of establishments, together with the IITs, to create an city mitigation plan for Chennai and in addition work with different governments on this planet to search for a everlasting resolution.
Kunal Satyarthi mentioned there could be three days of area visits, and documentation about damages, losses and mitigation packages which have been requested from the state authorities. “After all that, reports will be submitted as early as possible,” he mentioned.