"Madurai is waterlogged due to DMK govt's negligence," says TN Deputy LoP RB Udhayakumar
Oct 28, 2024
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 28 : Responding to reports of waterlogging in Madurai, Tamil Nadu Deputy Leader of the Opposition, RB Udhayakumar said that today's flood is due to the negligence of the DMK government in the state.
"Today's flood in Madurai is due to natural causes or negligence of the DMK government. This is due to the negligence of the government, Madurai has become an island with water logging up to the waist level after one day of rain," said RB Udhayakumar.
Hitting out further at the MK Stalin-led state government, the Tamil Nadu Deputy Leader of the Opposition said, "Although investigation has been done, no action has been taken to address the issue... Many questions have been raised, but the government has not provided solutions. The people are suffering due to the government's inaction."
Several low-lying areas in Tamil Nadu's Sellur and surrounding regions of Madurai district witnessed waterlogging on Saturday. The continuous rainfall caused significant flooding, severely disrupting the daily life.
Meanwhile, Madurai District Collector Sangeetha declared a holiday on Saturday for schools in Madurai East and Madurai North revenue divisions given the unprecedented rainfall.
Tamil Nadu is currently experiencing intense northeast monsoon rains, which have caused extensive damage in both Chennai and Madurai. Earlier, Chennai saw major waterlogging and flooding last week as well after an uninterrupted rainfall for an hour.
Earlier on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had stated that light thunderstorms and lightening and light and moderate rain are very likely to occur at isolated places over districts of Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri, Tirupathur, Vellore. Ariyalur, Ramanathapuram, Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Madurai, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam districts of Tamilnadu and Karaikal area.
Waterlogging, slippery roads, traffic affected in some areas and minor damage due to loose or unsecured structures are the likely impacts of the forecast made, according to the IMD.
