This Article is From Jul 22, 2015

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa Announces Compensation to Flash Flood Victims

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa Announces Compensation to Flash Flood Victims

File Photo: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa (Press Trust of India)

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today expressed grief over the death of seven persons killed in flash floods at Virudhunagar district last week, and announced a compensation of Rs 1 lakh each to the families of the victims.
    
"I extend my deep sympathies and condolences to those who were killed in the floods," she said in a statement.
    
The relief will be paid from the Chief Minister's General Relief fund, she added.
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