TN rains toll up to 177

The group, headed by Local Administration Minister M K Stalin, reviewed relief work being undertaken in the affected areas, an official release said. More than 2,700 cattle had also perished in the heavy rains and floods.

Over 7.7 lakh hectare of crops have been submerged and officials have been asked to estimate the loss.

The government was giving Rs 2,000 and 10 kg of rice to those persons who had lost their property in the deluge.

The GoM also suggested a long-term plan to effectively prevent flooding in case of heavy rains, the release said.