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Chennai and its neighboring areas, including the Tiruvallur district, have been grappling with heavy rainfall since Monday night. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify, leading to further rainfall in the region.
As the rains persisted, the IMD noted that the low-pressure area would likely develop into a well-marked system by Tuesday morning. The weather pattern is anticipated to move west-northwest towards the north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and southern Andhra Pradesh coasts over the next few days, potentially intensifying into a depression.
In response to the weather conditions, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin convened a review meeting to assess the state’s preparedness for the predicted heavy rains. He directed the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Tamil Nadu Disaster Response Force to be deployed in vulnerable areas ahead of time.
To ensure public safety, the Chief Minister announced a holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu districts for October 15. Additionally, he advised IT companies to allow their employees to work from home from October 15 to 18.
Civic authorities reported no significant water stagnation in subways due to preventive measures, although instances of waterlogging have been observed in various locations, causing inconvenience to commuters. The Greater Chennai Corporation has taken proactive steps by preparing 990 pumps, 57 tractors with pump sets, and 36 mechanized boats for emergencies. They also stockpiled sanitation supplies, including 46 metric tons of bleaching powder and phenyl.
Officials stated that 169 relief centers will be operational based on the evolving situation, ready to assist those affected by the heavy rains.
Sources By Agencies
