Gujarat CM announces Rs 5 crore for Tamil Nadu flood victims

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Sunday announced Rs 5 crore for the relief and rehabilitation work of the victims of the devastating floods that hit Tamil Nadu, especially Chennai.

"Gujarat Chief Minister has announced a relief of Rs 5 crore for the victims of Tamil Nadu floods from the chief minister's relief fund," an official press release said.

"The decision has been taken to help Tamil Nadu which has faced loss of lives and properties as well as infrastructure," it said.

The unprecedented deluge in Chennai has caused unforeseen havoc and devastation to property.