Ockhi Cyclone Dec-2017 Report Tamil

ã‰nr®¡if 9 - 28.12.2017 m‹W ïªâa‹ v¡ÞãuÞ g¤âif brŒâ-jiy¥ò-jÄHf Ûdt®fŸ 400
ng® ïJtiu fhzÉšiy- îkyh Ó¤jhuhk‹ jftš.
“When the Central team talks to the fishermen, they should look into the need for a
helipad and helicopter, and steps should be taken to declare Ockhi a national
disaster. For the time being, the Centre as well as State should join hands and
arrange helicopter support from Thiruvananthapuram in case of any emergency,”
he said.
Pointing to the widespread crop damage, CITU’s Valsakumar said official records
show fewer uprooted rubber trees due to the cyclone as compared to the reality.
“The loss incurred in rubber trees means loss of income for eight years, as the
farmers have to plant them again. During the cyclone, many officials failed to
address the issues of tribal villages that have been affected by the cyclone. It
should be considered by the government. Every tree that is found broken in
Kulasekaram and in Padmanabhapuram should be considered,” he added.
Mano Thangaraj said, the administration had come out with the figures without
even carrying out inspection. “The affected plantations, banana, coconut and other
crops were not considered,” Thangaraj added.
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