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Cyclone Michaung | Caught in a flood of rage: Greater Chennai Corporation Mayor, Egmore MLA face backlash over cyclone response

Demanding basic amenities, restoration of services and timely transportation of the deceased amid flooding, angry residents of Perambur surrounded Mayor R. Priya when she was inspecting the locality.

A video clip that was circulated on social media showed people demanding electricity, stating that “Perambur is her area” and she was “elected Mayor by the people here”. The Mayor, attempting to pacify the people, said electricity would be restored and regular supply of milk would be resumed soon.

Editorial | Shared blame: On Chennai and Cyclone Michaung

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