An inter-ministerial team of the Centre has begun assessing the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in various districts of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
The Tamil Nadu government has submitted an initial assessment report estimating a need for Rs 2,475 crore in relief. Chief Minister Stalin had earlier requested Rs 2,000 crore in interim relief.
The Centre has already sanctioned Rs 944 crore as interim relief for the flood-affected regions. The central team will conduct its surveys on Saturday and Sunday.