Collector S Aneesh Sekhar (Image source: Twitter) 
Tamil Nadu

7 houses damaged in refugee camp at Uchappatti

Seven houses were damaged in the Sri Lankan refugees’ camp at Uchappatti near Thopur in Thirumangalam taluk of Madurai district following heavy rains.

migrator

Madurai

Collector S Aneesh Sekhar on Tuesday night inspected the rain-hit locality and assured the affected people of necessary assistance.

Talking to reporters, the Collector said among the houses damaged, six suffered partial damage and one fully damaged at the camp, which has a total of around 450 houses. The victims have been taken to special camps set up in community halls and schools and were accommodated.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

Also Read

8 prisoners arrested in Nagercoil diff-abled inmate's custodial death; probe widens

IRCTC unveils new beta website after MNIT Jaipur students' suggestions promising faster bookings

Over 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees

Life is precious; monitor Sonam Wangchuk's health: Delhi HC tells authorities

8 EMU services cancelled on July 17 in Chennai