Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his appointment on December 19 to discuss rain and the flood situation in southern parts of the state.
In order to deliberate on the extremely heavy rainfall and flooding in southern districts of Tamil Nadu, related damage and relief and rescue initiatives, Mr Stalin has written to PM Modi seeking his appointment on Tuesday, an official release here said.
It is also to discuss expeditious release of Central funds to the state to tackle damage due to the recent rains in Chennai and nearby districts.
Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi and Tirunelveli are the four southern districts hit by the very heavy rainfall including 95 CM at Kayalpattinam in Thoothukudi.
In the meanwhile, after completing his official engagements in Coimbatore, Mr Stalin left for Delhi, officials said.
On Tuesday, he is expected to meet PM Modi and later take part in the fourth meeting of INDIA bloc leaders.
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