Understanding Disaster Book Back Questions 6th Social Science Lesson 22
6th Social Science Lesson 22
22] Understanding Disaster
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Do You Know?
Chennai flood – 2015: Chennai is one of the largest metropolitan cities in India, which lies on the south eastern coast. The north east monsoon along with tropical cyclone hits Chennai every year and gives heavy cyclonic rainfall. In 2015, November and December due to heavy rain, the devastating floods that hit Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu claimed more than 400 lives and caused enormous economic damage. The Government of India and Tamil Nadu have taken a lot of action to reduce loss of life and minimize human sufferings.