In Tamil Nadu, there was a respite from rains today. Relief and rescue measures are continuing in rain-hit districts. Surplus water is being released from dams and reservoirs. The death toll due to rain-related incidents has increased to 18. Coastal districts in the state have received a total rainfall of 66 centimeters. The special team of six Ministers has begun the assessment of the damages in the delta districts.<br />''<br />''Chief Minister M. K. Stalin today inaugurated 200 Free Medical Camps in Chennai Corporation and is visiting rain-hit Chengalpet district to assess the situation. He appreciated the courageous woman Police Inspector Rajeswari for rescuing a worker at the Kilpauk Cemetery and gave her a Commendation Certificate to acknowledge her bravery. More than 14 thousand people living in low-lying areas are housed in 259 camps. In Chennai, more than 2500 persons are kept in 44 relief camps. More than 43 acres of agricultural land are affected due to the Northeast monsoon. The State Government has directed the district authorities to assess the agricultural lands where the damages are more than 33 percent. As the Samba season closes on 15th of November, farmers have been asked to register themselves in the Prime Minister's Crop Insurance scheme before that.