South TN floods: Guv Ravi to chair emergency meeting

CHENNAI: Considering the flood-hit situation in southern districts, Governor R N Ravi would chair an emergency meeting with the heads of NDRF, Navy, Defence, railway and other Central agencies on Tuesday in Raj Bhavan to discuss relief and rescue operations.

His scheduled visit to Varanasi for Kashi Tamil Sangamam on Tuesday, December 19 stands cancelled, reports added.

Ravi requested the people to stay home and do not come out unless absolutely necessary.

Pointing out the situation in southern districts of the state, Governor Ravi said, "Our brothers and sisters in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanyakumari districts are facing immense difficulties and life severely affected by torrential rain and flooding. At this difficult time please stay home and do not come out unless absolutely necessary. Please comply with advisories issued by authorities. Central and state agencies are working to restore normalcy. My prayers and best wishes."

This comes after the severe criticism from the public and political critics regarding his 'absence' during the Chennai flood.