India News | TN CM Directs Authorities to Build Canal in Madurai to Prevent Inundation
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, after reviewing relief work carried out here following the recent heavy rains that led to deluge in a number of areas, on Wednesday ordered building a canal here to prevent inundation.
Madurai, Oct 30 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, after reviewing relief work carried out here following the recent heavy rains that led to deluge in a number of areas, on Wednesday ordered building a canal here to prevent inundation.
The CM ordered building the canal, estimated to cost Rs 11.9 crore, to drain flood water from Sellur, a worst affected area.
Stalin reviewed the relief and rescue measures following showers on October 25 and 26 and officials made a presentation on damage due to rains, related relief work and steps needed to help prevent flooding.
Minister for Commercial Taxes P Moorthy, Minister for Information Technology, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Mayor Indrani Pon Vasanth, elected representatives and top officials took part.
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