Faculties, schools closed in Puducherry as Cyclone Fengal wreaks havoc, particulars right here

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A vacation for all authorities and personal faculties, in addition to schools, on Tuesday (December 3), has been introduced as a consequence of heavy rainfall attributable to Cyclone Fengal, mentioned Puducherry’s Training Minister, A Namachivayam.

Puducherry authorities has declared a vacation for faculties and schools owing to Cyclone Fengal. (PTI picture)

In the meantime, the Puducherry authorities has introduced to supply reduction help of ₹5,000 every to all ration cardholders affected by Cyclone Fengal, Chief Minister N Rangaswamy mentioned on Monday.

“Due to cyclone Fengal, Puducherry received 48% rainfall, which was unexpected. The Puducherry government has decided to provide relief assistance of ₹5,000 to all ration cardholders affected by the cyclone,” Rangaswamy informed reporters.

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“Additionally, due to heavy rainfall, 10,000 hectares of crops in the Puducherry state have been damaged. Therefore, we have decided to provide ₹30,000 per hectare to affected farmers. Cyclone Fengal has left a trail of destruction in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. The recent floods have damaged 50 boats, and the government has announced a relief package of ₹10,000 for their repair,” he added.

The cyclone resulted in extraordinarily heavy rainfall in coastal areas of north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Significantly affected was the Sankaraparani River in Puducherry, the place over 200 residences in NR Nagar have been inundated. The folks dwelling within the space stay stranded because the Indian Military together with the Nationwide Catastrophe Response Drive (NDRF) are actively concerned in rescue operations.

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The Union Territory witnessed extreme flooding, particularly in areas surrounding the Sankaraparani River in Puducherry, the place over 200 residences in NR Nagar have been inundated. The folks dwelling within the space stay stranded because the Indian Military together with the Nationwide Catastrophe Response Drive (NDRF) are actively concerned in rescue operations.

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The rescue groups are centered on saving lives, with boats deployed to navigate flooded streets and evacuate affected residents.