5 days ago

Minister Reviews Chennai Monsoon Readiness in Alandur, Adyar

Tamil Nadu officials are getting ready for the Northeast Monsoon in two Chennai areas.

Transport Minister Tamilan Parthiban held a meeting about this preparation.

He asked workers to finish stormwater drain projects by the end of September.

Waterbodies, canals and drains must be cleaned so rainwater can move away.

Pumps should be available in places where water often collects.

Relief camps must have basic supplies for people who may need shelter.

Central kitchens must keep enough food ready.

Several government departments were told to work together before the heavy rains arrive.

Key facts

Areas covered: Alandur and Adyar zones
Main deadline: Ongoing stormwater drain works are to be completed by the end of September.
Drainage measures: Waterbodies, canals, stormwater drains and silt-trapping chambers are to be cleared of water hyacinth and comprehensively desilted.
Waterlogging response: Motor pumps are to be kept ready in low-lying areas.
Relief arrangements: Relief camps must have basic amenities, while centralised kitchens must maintain adequate food stocks.
Coordinating bodies: The Greater Chennai Corporation, water resources, electricity and highways departments, and Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board were asked to coordinate.
Monitoring officers: Vage Sanketh Balwanth was named for Alandur and Dr K Senthil Raj for Adyar.

deccanchronicle.com · 5 days ago