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Department
Revenue & Disaster Management
Commissionerate of Revenue Administration · TNSDMA
Minister: K. A. Sengottaiyan
58Critical
3 active Data as of: 30 May 2026, 08:42 IST
Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) — Chief Minister is the statutory Chairperson under DM Act 2005.
Section 1
Readiness Dashboard
Districts on Active Alert (Cyclone Season)
4
🔴 High
NDRF Teams Deployed
12
Active
Relief Camps Operational
38
Active
SDRF Balance
₹1,240 Cr
▼ Below threshold
Section 2
Cyclone Fengal — Post-Event Status
Severe Cyclonic Storm
Cyclone Fengal
Landfall: 30 November 2024, near Puducherry coast
Districts affected: 8
Deaths (TN): 13 confirmed
SDRF released: ₹944.80 Cr
Crops damaged
~1.8 lakh ha
Houses damaged
~96,000
In relief camps
3,200 families
NDRF assessment
Complete
Relief Disbursement65%
House Repair Compensation41%
Crop Compensation to Farmers58%
Families Rehabilitated (out of camps)92%
Section 3
Seasonal Preparedness Status
Current season: Pre-Southwest Monsoon (May–June 2026)
| Preparedness Indicator | Status | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclone Shelters Inspected & Ready | 1,842 of 2,104 (87.6%) | 15 May 2026 |
| Early Warning Dissemination System | Operational | Live |
| SDRF Fund Adequacy | ~4.2 months cover | Apr 2026 |
| NDRF Battalions Pre-positioned | 3 battalions | Active |
| District Emergency Operation Centers | 38 of 38 activated | Live |
| Mock Drills Completed (FY 2025-26) | 24 of 38 districts | In Progress |
Section 4
Active Alerts
🔴CRITICALCyclone Prep — 4 Districts on Red Alert
- Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Karaikal (UT) on IMD red alert
- Evacuation pre-plan activated for 1.2 lakh coastal households
- TANGEDCO emergency crews on standby
🟠HIGHSDRF Balance Below Threshold
- Current balance ₹1,240 Cr; minimum recommended ₹1,800 Cr
- FY 2025-26 utilization at 68% within 10 months
- State contribution installment due: ₹420 Cr (May 2026)
🟠HIGHFengal Rehabilitation Incomplete
- Cross-referenced with Revenue Dept Alert 1
- 42,000 families compensation pending
- PWD damage repair in 4 districts 37% complete
Section 5
Historical Disaster Events (last 24 months)
| Event | Date | Districts | Deaths | SDRF Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclone Fengal | Nov 2024 | 8 | 13 | ₹612 Cr |
| Northeast Monsoon Floods | Oct–Nov 2024 | 14 | 9 | ₹180 Cr |
| Cyclone Michaung (Andhra landfall) | Dec 2023 | 6 | 4 | ₹95 Cr |
| Summer Drought (Cauvery Basin) | Apr–Jun 2024 | 9 | — | ₹68 Cr |