Shun blame game over rain, flood in TN: Prof Swaminathan

Eminent agriculture scientist Prof MS Swaminathan has urged government authorities and civic society to evolve a strategy to harvest rainwater and prevent flooding rather than indulge in a 'blame game' over the recent heavy rains and consequential hardship.

His view assumes significance with opposition parties' criticising Tamil Nadu government for its "ineffective" preparation to tackle rains and relief work, and the state asserting that it took effective and necessary steps.

"Instead of resorting to blame game, it is important for citizens and officers to develop a strategy for ensuring that the excess of monsoon rains is conserved," he said.