Unseasonal rain causes extensive crop damage in Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu

The recent unseasonal rain has led to significant agricultural losses in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, affecting approximately 1,21,820 acres of crops as of Monday. According to KKSSR Ramachandran, the Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management in Tamil Nadu, the adverse weather conditions have impacted four districts in South Tamil Nadu, except Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli.

Fortunately, there have been no reported human casualties, although two cattle have succumbed to the weather-related incidents. The minister assured that electricity and milk supplies remain uninterrupted in the district.

As a response to the damage, a team will submit a report on crop loss to the Central Government Inspection Committee, seeking appropriate relief measures. Additionally, efforts are underway to provide food to stranded passengers at Srivaikuntam railway station, with the Chief Minister coordinating relief efforts and medical camps planned for the heavily affected districts.

83 houses have suffered partial damage, while 46 houses have been completely damaged. The Tamil Nadu government, prioritizing the preservation of lives, is actively engaged in disaster recovery, deploying a workforce of 625 personnel and 230 trainees.

The CM is expected to visit the worst-affected areas, particularly in Thoothukudi, and medical camps will be established in all four rain-affected districts. Ramachandran emphasized the forthcoming visit of the Central Government Inspection Committee, signaling collaborative efforts between the state and central authorities to address the aftermath of the unseasonal rain.