Prime Minister undertakes aerial survey of flood-hit areas in Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister undertakes aerial survey of flood-hit areas in Tamil Nadu

Announces immediate relief worth Rs. 1000 crore

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visited Chennai today to take stock of the situation arising due to the devastating floods. The Prime Minister undertook the aerial survey of the flood affected areas of Chennai, Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur districts in Tamil Nadu. He discussed the situation with Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Ms. Jayalalithaa. Later the Prime Minister said, “I have seen the damage and misery caused by the extremely heavy rainfall. The Government of India stands by the people of Tamil Nadu in their hour of need. I have directed that Rs. 1000 crores be released immediately by Government of India to Tamil Nadu for immediate relief. This is over and above Rs. 940 crores which was released earlier.”

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PM to visit Chennai, to take stock of the situation arising due to the devastating floods

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will visit Chennai, to take stock of the situation arising due to the devastating floods.

"Leaving for Chennai to take stock of the situation arising due to the devastating floods", the Prime Minister tweeted.

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PM pays tribute to the first President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad, on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to the first President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary today.

“Tributes to Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary. We remember his exemplary service to our Nation”, the Prime Minister said.