Chennai is facing an acute milk shortage after severe flooding due to Cyclone Michaung, residents are expressing their concerns

Milk shortage in Chennai: City residents said they would go to Aavin’s milk booths early in the morning only to hear that the stock had run out.

Residents of Chennai said they searched the entire neighborhood but could not find milk anywhere.

Chennai: Residents of the city expressed concern as Chennai is facing an acute shortage of milk following the massive flood caused by Cyclone Michaung. The shortage was mainly caused by logistical problems, including supply vehicles unable to reach the city. As a result, the milk packets are not being delivered to the stalls and furthermore, the shortage has been exacerbated by people’s panic buying.

According to a report by India Today, residents of the city said they would go to Aavin’s milk booths early in the morning only to be told that the stock had run out.

Residents express their concerns

“We have been facing this problem for the past three days. When we go in the morning they say there is no milk. When we go in the evening they say there is no milk. Shops are closed. The stores that are open also say there is no milk. When a fresh supply comes in, it runs out almost immediately. I have children at home. I try to get milk somewhere else. It is very difficult for us,” a local told India Today.

Another resident said she looked all over the neighborhood but couldn’t find milk anywhere, adding that she was asked to come at 4pm to get it but there was no milk when she arrived. “This has been the case for the past three days,” she said.

Meanwhile, Milk and Dairy Development Minister Mano Thangaraj held a meeting with private milk suppliers on the instructions of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Schools, colleges closed today

Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced a holiday for all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu due to severe flooding in several parts of these districts in the wake of Cyclone Michaung.

Schools and colleges in six taluks – Pallavaram, Tambaram, Vandalur, Thiruporur, Chengalpattu and Thirukazhukundram – will remain closed on Thursday.

Schools and colleges in Kundrathur and Sriperumbudur blocks of Kancheepuram also remain closed. However, schools and colleges in Walajabad and Utiramerur will continue to function as usual.

Rajnath Singh will reach Tamil Nadu today

Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will arrive in Tamil Nadu on Thursday to assess the prevailing flood situation in the aftermath of Cyclone ‘Michaung’. Singh will be accompanied by Thangam Thennarasu, the Minister of State for Finance and Chief Secretary, during his aerial survey of the flood-affected areas.

Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan will also accompany the Defense Minister during his aerial survey.

After his air visit, the Defense Minister will hold a meeting with Chief Minister MK Stalin and review the relief work being carried out by various agencies in the state.

On Wednesday, CM Stalin took stock of the affected areas due to Cyclone Michaung and distributed essentials like food and milk to the rain-affected people in Chennai.

“The water in the outskirts of Chennai is still flooded. Many people work in the fields to ensure that everyone gets the necessary things such as food and milk. We continue our fieldwork in the hope that the situation will improve soon!” MK Stalin posted from his official grip on X.