Chennai Floods: Suriya and Karthi donate Rs 10 lakh after cyclone Michaung causes havoc

Amidst the devastation in Chennai caused by massive floods, Kollywood superstars and siblings Suriya and Karthi have stepped forward as the first from the industry to contribute to relief efforts. They have donated a sum of Rs 10 lakhs through their fan clubs, which will go to help with any kind of relief aid required. Trade expert shared this news on X and tweeted, “Actors #Suriya & #Karthi have announced an initial sum of ₹ 10 lacs to carry out relief work in the flood affected districts of Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur. ||#ChennaiRains2023||#ChennaiFloods|#CycloneMichaung|| The actors are offering assistance to those affected through their fan clubs.”

The state government advised people to take precautionary measures as the IMD issued a red alert for the state, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in Chennai and neighbouring areas. Meeanwhile,Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Tuesday said that the rains received during the Cyclone period have exceeded what the state has received in 2015. The Chief Minister also called on organisations involved in Relief Work to join hands with the government to alleviate the suffering of fellow human beings. “Relief assistance of Rs 5,000 crore will be requested from the central government for storm and rain damage. Relief assistance will also be provided to the people who have suffered” CM MK Stalin said. Eight people have lost their lives while multiple roads and subways are closed due to waterlogging in the wake of the Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Michaung’, which is expected to make landfall on the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh between Nellore and Machilipatnam today. with inputs from agencies