The Tamil Nadu government is planning to seek an interim relief of ₹5,000 crore from the Union government for the damage incurred during the torrential rain that pounded Chennai and neighbouring districts, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said on Tuesday.
Addressing the media, Mr. Stalin said the unprecedented rain had affected residential areas and roads, which were in need of repair. “We will write to the Union government for an allocation of ₹5,000 crore. DMK MPs would speak in Parliament about it,” he said.
Replying to a query about relief, he said: “We have sought funds from the Union government. Let us see what they say. Depending on what they say and considering our financial resources, we will do what is possible.”
