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Update: Cyclone Gaja claims 23 lives in Tamil Nadu
Severe cyclonic storm 'Gaja', which crossed Tamil Nadu's coast early on Friday, has claimed 23 lives and caused extensive damages in Nagapattinam, Thanjavur and Tiruvarur districts
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'Gaja' crossed the coast between Nagapattinam and nearby Vedaranyam, bringing with it heavy rain, and causing severe damage to communication and power infrastructure, mainly in Nagapattinam district.
The toll increased after Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami informed in Salem that as many as 11 people have died due to the cyclone. He also said relief work was being taken up on a war-footing and that the work was already underway.
He said the families of the deceased will be provided a solatium of Rs 10 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund (CMPRF).
Those with severe injuries will be provided with Rs one lakh each while people who had sustained simple injuries will get Rs 25,000 as relief, he added.
The damage caused by Gaja, including to the fishing sector, was being assessed, he said.
Over 80,000 people were evacuated from low-lying areas as severe cyclonic storm 'Gaja' crossed the coast between Nagapattinam and nearby Vedaranyam early Friday, bringing with it heavy rains in coastal regions.
Gusty winds due to the cyclonic storm resulted in hundreds of trees and electricity poles being uprooted in Nagapattinam and Karaikal districts.
Other districts like Cuddalore and Pudhukottai also bore the brunt of the cyclone.
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