[Marxistindia] Cyclone Havoc in Tamilnadu

[news from the cpi(m)]

November 19, 2018
 
Press Statement
 
The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the
following statement:
 
Cyclone Havoc in Tamilnadu
 
About 50 persons died and public infrastructure and private properties in
about ten districts was damaged as cyclone Gaja wreaked havoc in Tamilnadu.
The cyclone also led to the shifting of about one lakh people  to relief
camps in Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai,
Ramanathapuram, Trichi, Dindigul, Theni  districts.  The cyclone had caused
damages to hundreds of houses, felled over more than 5,000 trees and about
13,000 electric poles across the state. Life was severely hit as the supply
of electricity and essentials was disrupted and transport was affected. 
 
The State and the Central Government should take all possible steps for
rescue, relief and rehabilitation of all those who are affected. The Central
Government should provide adequate financial help to the state. 
 
The Polit Bureau calls upon all Party members and sympathisers to join hands
for rescue and relief activities.  
 
 
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