this is the current situation of chennai in Tamil Nadu. Chennai is grapping with heavy Monsoon rains that struck the city on October 15th 2024 over 300 localities have been flooded so far the torrential downpour has uprooted trees flooded Subways and led to the cancellation of trains and flights monsoons in Chennai are just beginning
Are the authorities prepared to handle ?
it in response to the downpour the chennai corporation has sprung into action pumps are being deployed to clear stagnant water from low-lying areas additionally 931 relief centers and 35 Community Kitchens have been set
up across Tamil Nadu with 300 centers specifically in Chennai prepare to accommodate flood affected residents in
the city’s 25 zones these shelters can house between 50 and 1000 people each to ensure essential Services continue
uninterrupted Telecom providers have been instructed to maintain connectivity during the rains the national Disaster Response force and the state Disaster Response fund are well prepared with 89 boats stationed in Chennai and 130 others dispatched to flood districts the National Disaster Response force is also on high alert with
rescue teams deployed and ready to act our preparation is going on in well manner one team is here and after getting this me message even our sanction leave has been cancelled medical camps have been launched at Thousand locations to provide timely treatment to affected residents additionally 65,000 volunteers across the state including
reinforcements from neighboring districts are working to assist in relief efforts however despite these measures
many residents have taken matters into their own hands with memories of previous floods still Fresh Car owners have resorted to parking the vehicles on Bridges to avoid costly flood damage meanwhile
What Deputy Cheif Minister Reported ?
deputy chief minister Mr M.K Stalin reported that the city’s control room has already received over 1500 rain related
complaints with around 600 resolved till now Chennai and its neighboring districts are on high alert the IMD has predicted heavy rainfall due to an upper air cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal and residents raise for more
challenges.