A central team arrived in Tamil Nadu to assess the damage caused by recent cyclones and floods and met Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at the Secretariat for discussions. During the meeting, Stalin urged the Central Government to release ₹2,000 crore for immediate relief and presented a detailed report seeking ₹6,675 crore for permanent and temporary restoration efforts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke with Stalin over the phone to inquire about the flood damage. The central team, led by Rajesh Gupta, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, includes officials from various departments such as agriculture, finance, power, and rural development.