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This will be Modi's second visit to the union territory during last 3 years as he had earlier visited the Auroville International project in neighbouring Villupuram district.

Relief camps were opened at various points accommodating 2,000 people so far.

Of the total 33,452 cases 4,100 were active while 28,774 patients recovered and were discharged.

Of the 28,752 overall COVID-19 cases, 4,874 were active while 23,344 patients recovered and were discharged.