The Lok Sabha today took up the discussion on the flood and drought situation in different parts of the country. Initiating the discussion, T G Venkatesh Babu of AIADMK demanded adequate assistance from the centre for the flood affected Tamil Nadu to deal with the situation. He said, the flood has caused numerous loss of lives and damage to property in the State.<br/><br/>Participating in the discussion, Sudip Bandhopadhyay of the TMC alleged that the Central government is not releasing funds on time to the affected states. He said, the states like West Bengal which has problem of drought as well as flood, many a times are not able to manage the situation on their own due to paucity of funds.<br/><br/>BJD member Bhartruhari Mahtab said there is a need to strengthen the forecast system in coastal areas and sought release of funds to Odisha to develop adequate infrastructure and sewage system.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, the House has been adjourned for lunch break and the discussion will resume on the issue after lunch.