Tamil Nadu CM, Deputy CM Stalin take stock of rain situation in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 15 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday took stock of the rain situation in the state capital amid incessant downpours.
CM MK Stalin inspected and monitored the rain affected area in Chennai. While doing so he could also be seen sharing a cup of hot tea with rescue and relief workers.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also inspected Integrated Control and Command Centre, in Chennai and informed about the situation and said that the highest rainfall around 6 cm was recorded in Sholinganallur and Teynampet area of Chennai.

Speaking about the rain situation, Udhayanidhi Stalin said, " Around 5 cm average rainfall has been recorded in Chennai in the last 24 hours. Things are very much under control. Highest rainfall has been recorded in Sholinganallur and Teynampet area, around 6 cm. No power cuts were encountered in any area in Chennai."
"Tree falling has been reported in around 8 areas and the team is already on duty to clear it. All the trees will be cleared in approximately one to one and a half hours after the rain has stopped. 26 teams from NDRF and SDRF have been readily positioned in Chennai and all the coastal areas. Out of 22 subways in Chennai, two subways have been flooded and the traffic has been closed," informed the Deputy CM.
"The pumping motors are ready and draining. Water stagnation has been reported in 300 locations and the pumping work is in progress. Tamil Nadu special health camp for the rainy season has been started in 1000 locations all over the state and around 100 health camps have been started in Chennai alone by the concerned department," added Udhayanidhi Stalin.
In light of the heavy rain forecast, the Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts today.
The Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu districts in view of heavy rainfall forecast on Tuesday.
Heavy rain continued to batter parts of Chennai city, causing incovenience to commuters and traffic disruptions.
Earlier this morning, severe waterlogging was witnessed in the Koyambedu area of Chennai amid incessant rainfall.Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin conducted a survey of Narayanapuram lake banks and Ambedkar road canals on Monday as the state experienced heavy rainfall earlier.
Deputy CM Stalin also inquired with officials about the readiness to deal with the heavy rainfall in the area.
The Deputy CM and other officials also visited the canal on Ambedkar Road, which brings surplus water from Kilikattalai Lake to Narayanapuram Lake.
Additionally, the deputy CM said that he met with the public staying around the area to listen to their complaints and instructed officials to take appropriate action against the complaints.
Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin held a review meeting with senior officials and gave necessary instructions following the heavy rainfall. Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam held a meeting with concerned officials and directed them to make necessary arrangements.
Anticipating the rainfall in the region, residents living around Velachery parked their cars on the Velachery flyover in an attempt to prevent any damage to their vehicles.
An advisory to fishermen has been released, telling them to not venture into the seas.
The Chief Minister has also instructed the authorities to issue an advisory to allow employees of IT companies in these districts to work from home from October 15 to 18, according to an official release.