Minister inspects rain-affected areas in Cuddalore
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According to an official launch, crops cultivated on over 45,000 hectares have been submerged
The Tamil Nadu authorities has taken steps on a battle footing to bail out water from inundated areas in Cuddalore district and the extent of crop loss could be recognized solely after water is drained, Industries Minister M.C. Sampath stated on Sunday.
The Minister, accompanied by Principal Secretary to Government Gagandeep Singh Bedi and Collector Chandra Sekhar Sakhamuri, inspected rain affected areas in Kizhpoovanikuppam, Alapakkam and Sirupalayur in Kurunjipadi. They additionally inspected the Perumal Eri and rainwater overflowing on the Cuddalore-Chidambaram Road at Alapakkam.
According to an official launch, crops cultivated on over 45,000 hectares have been submerged. About 210 livestock have been killed whereas 1,951 homes have been broken in the rains. Meanwhile, the district administration has organised medical camps in all of the 13 blocks in Cuddalore district following the heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding.
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