The heavy downpour in Chennai city of Indian State of Tamil Nadu has surpassed the records of 100 years, which has greatly affected every bit of life, leaving city at an absolute halt. The central government has allotted Rs.940 cr for the relief work in flood affected areas.
WATCH: #ChennaiRains PM Modi in Chennai, announces immediate relief of Rs. 1000 crore https://t.co/fpHOJd7Vnahttps://t.co/cJwZrXTREY
— NDTV (@ndtv) December 3, 2015
Apart from the efforts of government celebrities of the state has also shown courtesy towards the flood affected people of Chennai. Kollywood actors including Superstar Rajnikant and other have donated huge funds to PM relief fund, which will use towards rescuing lives and other such works. On the other hand a well-known actor Siddarth is playing his role, by supplying food packets to the masses who are locked in their houses due to heavy rain.
Youngsters. In groups of 5-10. Contact us. We have relief work for you to do. Vehicle preferable. Contact us. #ChennaiMicro @RJ_Balaji
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) December 2, 2015
The latest lunch parcels pickup is 1pm (min 200pc) Need 1000 blankets urgently. If you have a team with a vehicle contact me. #ChennaiMicro
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) December 2, 2015
Requirements – Food (rice based – minimum 200) . Water (packets/bottles) . Blankets (PRIORITY). Please contact us. #chennaimicro @RJ_Balaji
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) December 2, 2015
Choreographer and Director Raghava Lawrence extended support by donating Rs 10 lakh to victims, through his own charitable Trust. Among other celebrities Kushboo, Aishwariya Dhanush, Anirudh, Soundarya Rajnikant, Vishal and others came forward for the help and donations.
Food packets.relief materials all being distributed.if any affected areas r in need.pls lemme know.includin transport.step in n do yr bit.gb
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) December 2, 2015
#ChennaiFloods #chennairains pic.twitter.com/Pq4M5A8CLJ
— Aishwaryaa.R.Dhanush (@ash_r_dhanush) December 1, 2015
Schools and Colleges will remain closed for a week and examinations have been postponed, due to the water logging on the roads. The heavy rain has also affected the public transport and connectivity of the state, where all the flight (domestic and International) are canceled along with trains from various parts of the country.
