Four people were killed in the severe cyclone storm Nivar that thrashed the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday and Thursday.
Extending support to the affected people, Centre on Friday announced relief to the kin of those who were killed.
Besides taking four lives, Nivar also left over 2,000 trees uprooted and livestock abandoned.
PM Modi Narendra Modi in a tweet said that he spoke to Tamil Nadu chief Minister about the situation in the state and mentioned that centre will help the people in every possible way.
“Spoke to Tamil Nadu CM Thiru @EPSTamilNadu and discussed the situation in the wake of the cyclone and heavy rainfall in parts of the state. Central teams are being sent to Tamil Nadu to assist in rescue and relief work,” a PMO tweet said.
In another tweet, PMO announced relief pakcgaes to the kin of the deceased persons.
“An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each would be given to the next of kin of the persons deceased and Rs 50,000 each to the injured, from the PMNRF. @CMOTamilNadu,” it added.
Meanwhile, Palaniswami had earlier announced Rs 10 lakh to the family of people who lost their lives in the cyclonic storm.
According to a report of PTI, the cyclonic storm left 2,064 trees uprooted and affected 18 districts. It also damaged 108 power transformers and over 2,927 electric poles.
Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu CM also announced compensation for the loss of 61 cows, five bulls, 65 calves and 114 goats to the cattle owners.
He also assured compensation to the farmers for the damaged crop after assessing the situation.
