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Tamil Nadu Floods: One of the worst natural disasters in history impacts many people
Chennai Tamil Nadu–The southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has over the last few weeks received torrential rains that have resulted in heavy flooding and many loses of lives and property in the state. The flood it started in early October has affected many thousands of people, and has driven people to seek help from local and central government.
Heavy Rain and Precipitate Effects
The incessant rains that is, northeast monsoon coupled with cyclonic influence over the BOB led to record breaking rainfall in several districts. More than 300 mm of rainfall was recorded within the past two days in Chennai, and the agitation of rivers led to flooding of the low level regions in the state capital.
The floods disrupted lots of lives, as thousand of families became trapped in their houses, many seeking safety on rooftops or whatever other elevated structure was available. The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) with the claim that it was affected over 1,00,000 people had been migrated to schools and other community centres turned into relief shelters in the affected districts.
Loss of Life and Property
As result of the flood, several and residential areas have been badly affected and according to reports, over fifty people have been confirmed dead. Some of them died because of drowning, electrocution and accidents, associated with such an environment. There has also been significant destruction of infrastructure including roads, bridges and public transport which have all been distorted hence making the day to day life hard and complicating the delivery of the aid.
This sector has not been spared as large areas of farmland have been flooded causing enormous risks to the income of numerous farmers. Early figures indicate that agricultural losses footing could be in hundreds of crores and add to the woes of this beleaguered state.
Government measures and measures of relief.
With regard to the aforesaid crisis plan, the Tamil Nadu government has mobilized a team of the NDRF and SDRF to engage in the process of search and rescue. Many local, regional, and international governmental organizations are actively striving to deliver food, makeshift medical help, and sheltering to the catastrophe victims.
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has declared relief measures in form of a financial assistance to the bereaved families as well as support for families who lost their homes due to cyclone. As part of the effort, the government is partnering with NGOs and other community based organizatons to ensure that assistance gets to the right people on the ground.
However, there is room for improvement even in these cases so let us look at the present day issues. Flooding has affected transport and making it challenging to bring in supplies that are often needed. In almost all region the distress has been compounded by power black outs and though power restoration is ongoing, this process has also being slowed down by the risky environment.
Community Resilience and Solidarity
Despite all these challenges, most of the communities in Tamil Nadu have woken up to support each other. People are every offering to share food, clothes, and even washing peripheral to those in the community. A great number of people have turned to social media to seek funding and to facilitate the organization of relief operations.
Businesses have also come in handy in various ways as many of them have provided some basic needs, and services to those that have been affected. This spirit of unity has been a great source of hope in face of the disaster, and it has exposed the strength of Tamil Nadu people.
Looking Ahead: Recovery and Preparedness
When the waters begin to subside it will be the process of rebuilding that will take center stage. As it stands the experts have urged that an evaluation of the losses incurred on the infrastructure as well as the environment before the recovery process can begin. An equally crucial demand is the enhancement of flood control and the development of more effective warning devices for new catastrophes.
Recent flood situations are significant lessons regarding climate change effects and the importance of disaster risk reduction strategies. While Tamil Nadu is slowly in its developmental phase of rehabilitation it is necessary for both government and communities to come forward together and work towards the rebuilding process not only houses but the lives and assurance of all living in the state.
In conclusion, the current flood situation in Tamil Nadu proves that there are many communities, which are more susceptible to disaster. But they also point at the fact that people are strong and united trying to overcome each other in this era of disaster. It seems that the road to recovery will take time, but the reactions, attitudes of people and boost of unity and determination will undoubtedly show the way.
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