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Tamil Nadu fishermen deaths during Cyclone Murasu
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During Cyclone Murasu, a the fishing trawler named Sri Sengalamman, which departed from Chennai Kasimedu, Chennai, on October 29, capsized near the Kothapatnam coast in Andhra Pradesh coast. Initial Pradesh. While initial reports indicated that four bodies had been recovered after nine fishermen went missing when their vessel was caught in severe winds while attempting deaths, the toll has risen to move between ports. Subsequent reports confirmed that seven fishermen died, recovered bodies, with two individuals fishermen, identified as Rajesh and Narayanan, remaining missing. The tragedy followed reports of vessel reportedly experienced engine failure near Ramayapatnam Port. Investigations have raised questions regarding focused on why the vessel remained outside crew departed Nizampatnam harbour on the night of November 2 despite cyclone warnings, with the warnings. The Coast Guard suggesting suggested the crew may have mistaken a lull in the storm for the cyclone passing. Search operations involving aircraft from Chennai, a ship from Krishnapatnam, and scuba divers from Visakhapatnam were conducted between November 3 and November 5, but the two missing individuals have not been located. Allegations of a communication gap between the fisheries departments of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have emerged. In response Additionally, families of the deceased have raised allegations against the boat owner and the Coast Guard, claiming a lack of timely intervention contributed to the deaths, tragedy. In response, Tamil Nadu officials announced relief funds of 2 lakhs and 7 lakhs rupees. Families Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Leader of the deceased have reportedly demanded government jobs Opposition in addition to this assistance, while political figures have the Tamil Nadu Assembly, met with bereaved families, noting their demands for government jobs. DMK MP Kanimozhi has also called for increased relief and greater government accountability. The Prakasam Joint Director of Fisheries, Srinivasa Rao, stated that boat owners will work to bring the submerged vessel ashore using specialized machinery.
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