Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced Friday financial assistance of Rs 100 crore for Raigad distric. The Raigad district bore the brunt of cyclone ‘Nisarga’ three days ago. Uddhav Thackeray made the announcement while on a visit to Alibaug taluka of Raigad district. It is around 110km from this town. Thackeray was taking stock of the situation.
The chief minister said he had given orders for expeditious assessment of damage caused by the cyclone. The cyclone made landfall in the coastal district Wednesday afternoon. High-speed winds accompanied by rains caused large-scale damages in coastal areas of the district.
“This assistance (of Rs 100 crore) will be given for emergency relief. This is just a beginning. Don’t call it a package,” Thackeray said. He asserted that the coronavirus threat can increase because of rain. “We have to stop other rain-related ailments as well. We will not leave any one in the lurch. Restoring electricity supply, telecommunications and house repairs is our priority,” he said.
Thackeray, who arrived in Alibaug from here, was accompanied by guardian ministers of Mumbai suburbs and city, Aaditya Thackeray and Aslam Shaikh, respectively.
Raigad guardian minister Aditi Tatkare and district collector Nidhi Chaudhary briefed the CM about the post-cyclone situation.
PTI
