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Vijay Reviews Monsoon Preparedness and Dengue Control Measures

Tamil Nadu is getting ready for heavy rain during the Northeast Monsoon.

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met officials from 10 districts to discuss safety plans.

Some hilly areas may face landslides and mudslides.

Officials will watch risky places and practice evacuations.

They must also keep phones and radios working if regular networks fail.

Canals and drains should be kept clear so floodwater can move away.

The government will protect stored rice and keep important supplies in shelters.

Health workers will search for dengue mosquitoes and help hospitals prepare for sick patients.

Key facts

Districts covered: Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Karur, Madurai, Nilgiris, Sivaganga, Tenkasi, Theni, and Virudhunagar.
Primary weather concern: Heavy rainfall linked to the Northeast Monsoon.
Hilly-area risks: Landslides and mudslides, particularly in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dindigul, and Theni.
Preparedness measures: Mock drills, evacuation exercises, monitoring of vulnerable locations, and emergency action plans.
Communications: VHF devices and satellite phones are to remain functional in terrain areas.
Dengue response: Domestic Breeding Checker workers will conduct door-to-door surveys to find and eliminate Aedes mosquito larvae.
Medical readiness: Hospitals and Primary Health Centers must prepare for early detection, referral, fluid management, monitoring, and intensive care.

deccanchronicle.com · 12 hrs ago