Heavy Rain Warning for Delta Districts of Tamil Nadu, Precautionary Measures Advised
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Synopsis
The Tamil Nadu government has issued a heavy rain alert for the Delta districts, directing Collectors to implement precautionary measures to protect agricultural assets and ensure safety amid expected severe weather conditions.
Key Takeaways
- Tamil Nadu government issues heavy rain alert.
- District Collectors instructed to take necessary precautions.
- Relocation of paddy stocks to safer areas advised.
- Heavy rainfall expected from February 27 to March 1.
- Impacts of Cyclone Fengal still felt in the region.
Chennai, Feb 27 (NationPress) The government of Tamil Nadu has instructed district Collectors in the Delta area to collaborate with all relevant departments and execute precautionary measures in response to alerts of heavy rain in the vicinity.
A correspondence issued by Revenue Administration Commissioner Sai Kumar highlighted the urgency for immediate action to lessen potential damage.
Officials have been directed to guarantee the safety of paddy stocks housed at procurement centers by transferring them to more secure locations.
A heavy rain advisory has been issued for the Delta districts from February 27 to March 1.
Certain regions in southern Tamil Nadu have already experienced rainfall, which is anticipated to escalate due to easterly winds.
An upper-air cyclonic circulation positioned over south Kerala and its neighboring areas at 3.1 km above mean sea level has become less distinct. Nevertheless, due to existing conditions, heavy rainfall is predicted in the Delta districts of Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Pudukkottai, as well as the southern districts of Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Sivaganga, Theni, Madurai, and Dindigul.
Tamil Nadu has noted a 14 percent increase in rainfall during the current northeast monsoon season, accumulating 447 mm against an average of 393 mm. Chennai recorded 845 mm, which is 16 percent above the seasonal average, while Coimbatore witnessed a 47 percent rise in rainfall.
This warning comes in the wake of the destruction wrought by Cyclone Fengal, which affected Tamil Nadu and Puducherry between November 29 and December 1. The cyclone delivered intense rains, followed by heavy to very heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure system over the south Bay of Bengal. The cyclone resulted in 12 fatalities and submerged 211,139 hectares of agricultural and horticultural land, causing significant losses for farmers.
The Tamil Nadu government reported that 6.9 million families and 15 million individuals were impacted by the disaster. In the aftermath of the cyclone, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting Rs 2,000 crore as interim relief from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). An initial assessment of damages estimated the requirement for Rs 2,475 crore for relief and reconstruction. The central government approved Rs 944 crore as interim assistance for the affected areas.
