Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin over phone on Sunday to enquire about the flood situation in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, and Kanniyakumari districts. He further assured Tamil Nadu of the Union government’s support.
In a social media post, Mr. Stalin said he explained to the Prime Minister the massive rescue and relief efforts undertaken by the State government despite resource constraints, and sought immediate financial support.
Mr. Stalin further said the Prime Minister told him that he had deputed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to assess the flood situation.
