Chennai and the nearby districts of Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu were severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah, which brought heavy rainfall and caused serious disruption, especially to daily wage earners. Many Irula tribal families living in thatched-roof huts faced major hardship due to flooding and damage to their homes.

After conducting a survey to assess the immediate needs, Ramakrishna Mission Students’ Home, Chennai, carried out the following relief services:​

After conducting a survey to assess the immediate needs, Ramakrishna Mission Students’ Home, Chennai, carried out the following relief services:

A) Relief Distribution in Tiruvallur District

Dry ration kits and essential materials—each costing around Rs. 1750—were distributed to 75 Irula tribal families in the affected villages of Thervoy Kandigai and Sethilpakkam, Gummidipoondi Taluk.

Each kit included:

·Three varieties of dals

·Rava / semolina

·Edible oil

·Sugar, salt, masala powders

·Plastic mat

·Fleece blankets

·Tarpaulin sheets for damaged huts

B) Relief Distribution in Kanchipuram District

A total of 68 tarpaulins and 136 fleece blankets were distributed to 68 families in the hamlets of:

·Elappakkam

·Rettaimangalam

·Nariyamputhur

·Venkacherri

These relief efforts provided essential support to the affected families, helping them manage the immediate challenges caused by the cyclone.