The Tamil Nadu Government on Monday sought Rs 1,500 crore Central aid for relief work in parts of the State hit by heavy rain even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a visit to this city assured the administration of all assistance.
During a day-long visit to Chennai, Modi reviewed the situation arising out of heavy rains and floods in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu among other engagements.
Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore and Nagapattinam have bore the brunt of the monsoon fury, with torrential rains inundating low-lying areas. Nine people died across the state in the recent spell of heavy rain.
Chief Minister K Palaniswami said a request for central assistance was made to the Prime Minister at the review meeting which was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam.
"We have sought about Rs 1,500 crore. During heavy rains, there is water-logging in the low-lying areas of Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts. To put in place a permanent solution and create basic facilities, about Rs 1,500 crore is required," he told reporters.