STUDY REPORT ON MICHAUNG CYCLONE-2023
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Abstract
To purpose of this study was an assessment framework was developed to learn the impact and response of the Cyclone Michaung in Tamil Nadu. Two worst affected districts were also visited during the period. An interview schedule was prepared in advance for different stakeholders namely government officials, civil society and local communities. In-depth interviews were held with government officials at the state and district level like Additional Chief Secretary/ State Relief Commissioner, Officials of line Departments like Electricity, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, PWD, etc. A number of focused group discussions were held with civil society organizations and affected communities.
In addition, a team of NDMA for direct observation in the field visited two of the districts affected.