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SITREP-2: Deep Depression in Bay of Bengal and Floods in Chennai, Pondicherry & Cuddalore As on 14th November 2015 Situation Report The present situation in Cuddalore and Pondicherry is that these places are getting into square with rains since yesterday morning. Though the rain is not intensified, the possibility of the Cyclonic formation could increase the intensity of rains. In the last 24 hours 9mm of rain has been reported. If the trend continues the plight of the communities will be aggravated. It is expected that the rainfall would increase. As of today there was no rainfall in Chennai but tonight onwards, it is expected to have rainfall again. Around 250 slums have been inundated in Chennai. Many other pockets have also been inundated in Chennai. Strong wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph would prevail along & off Tamilnadu & Pondicherry. As per IMD weather warning, it is predicted to be heavy to very heavy rainfall from 15th to 18th November 2015 at isolated places in Chennai, Cuddalore and Pondicherry. Impact of Deep Depression & Heavy rainfall 

Cuddalore:  Total Death in Cuddalore - 32  Cattle Loss – More than 300  Around 20 breaches in around 10 Lakes  Breaches in many Water Channels, expected to be more than 100  20,000 Hectares of Agricultural Land affected  In around 10 coastal villages - damages to boats reported and some boats also missing  Huts damages expected to be more than 25,000  Shrimp farms have also been reported as damaged.  Chennai:  Death toll has been reported as 15 as per media reports.  Govt. administration is still assessing the exact figures of casualty and other damages. Response by Government     

Around 30 Relief centers catering to more than 30,000 affected people in Cuddalore. Government has also started health camps and special veterinary camps for animals. In Chennai, Government Administration and Municipal Corporation is providing food packets to affected community and also taking precautionary measures to prevent outbreak of malaria and any other water-borne diseases. NDRF has been deployed at many areas for search & rescue operation. 90% of electricity has been restored in District Cuddalore. Government administration is also providing generators in affected areas.

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Moreover humanitarian agencies were also requested to contact the local Government Official on looking at the needs of the government in terms of help for preparedness in case of Cyclone. Response by Humanitarian Agencies  Caritas India already in field for operation with food, water, candle and match boxes for 500 families in Kurinjipadi, Panruti, Annagram and Parangipettai block of District Cuddalore and Thirunavalur, Thiruvennailnallur and Marakkanam block of Villupuram District.  CASA India is providing cooked food in Cuddalore District and will distribute 500 tarpaulin and other NFI material to affected community in Kurinjipadi and Parangipettai block of District Cuddalore.  World Vision India has provided food in affected slum areas of Chennai. They also supported for medical facility in the affected areas. 

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Food Shelter (Tarpaulin & Rope) Vessels Cloths Mats Education Materials

Source of Information Humanitarian Agencies based in Tamilnadu Media reports Key contacts

Sl. Name No. At National Level 1. Mr. Manoj Dash 2. Ms. Shivani Rana At State Level 3. Mr. Joseph Sahayam

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Senior Programme 9716774476 Manager Programme 9599109716 Coordinator IAC

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IAG Convener, TN 9840881268

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