Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has requested the central government to consider the recent floods in various parts of the state a “national disaster” and provide adequate funds for it.
“The floods in Chennai and our southern districts have not only destroyed public infrastructure but have also thrown countless lives haywire. I would request the central government to declare the floods as a national disaster and provide funds for it,” the Chief Minister said after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the second terminal building of the Tiruchirapalli Airport.
The Chief Minister added that infrastructure has been severely hit after floods ravaged Chennai and districts in the south.
“Due to the floods in Chennai and southern districts, infrastructure has been severely affected there,” Stalin said.
Asking the Prime Minister to boost connectivity projects in the region, Stalin said that the Madurai airport should be declared an “international airport” and funds for phase 2 of Metro Rail Project Block-2 should be provided urgently.
