Northeast monsoon: TN minister says 14 people died of rain-related deaths, the Nilgiris saw 62 landslides
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Tamil Nadu's revenue minister reported 14 rain-related deaths and 62 landslides in the Nilgiris since the northeast monsoon began. Authorities are investigating additional reported fatalities to determine if they were monsoon-linked, while financial assistance has been provided to victims' families.
Key takeaways
- Fourteen people have died in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu since the monsoon began.
- Sixty-two landslides have been reported in the Nilgiris district during the current monsoon season.
- Officials are investigating other reported deaths to verify if they were caused by the monsoon.
- The government provided financial assistance to families of victims and dispatched an expert team.
Read the original at The Times of India
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