Tamil Nadu chief minister Stalin went to the field for the 3rd day in the middle of the rain... Despite the continuous rain, chief minister Stalin continues to inspect the field in Chennai. It has been raining heavily in tamil Nadu for the last 3 days. Meanwhile, a new barometric depression is developing in the south-eastern Bay of Bengal. The Center for Meteorology predicts that this depression will form into a depression in the next 36 hours. Thus, a red Alert has been issued to tamil Nadu tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
Roads in chennai have been flooded since last saturday due to heavy rainfall. chennai received 207 mm of rain last Saturday. This caused flooding on the roads. The floods have not yet receded in many places as the rain continues to fall. Thus the people are suffering greatly.
In the low-lying areas of chennai, Nandambakkam, Egmore, Vadapalani areas, Kodambakkam, T. Nagar, Nasarathpet, Maankadu, Meenambakkam, Guindy, Ekkattuthangal, Tambaram, Chrompet, Velachery have been flooded. Many people in the low-lying areas have been taken to camps.
Chief minister Stalin - This is the third consecutive day that chief minister Stalin has been carrying out research work in Chennai. He continues to work in the field with ministers and officials. The inspection team carried out survey work at more than 12 places in the port, rk Nagar, Rayapuram, and Perambur constituencies yesterday and distributed relief items to the people.
The situation in chennai is likely to worsen as more rain is forecasted by the authorities. Excess water is already being released from the Chembarambakkam and Poondi lakes. Thus, although there is no chance of large-scale flooding, there is a possibility of water stagnation on the roads. It is in this context that the authorities must act swiftly and order the rapid discharge of water in the low-lying areas.
Ministers Sehgar Babu, KN Nehru, chennai Corporation Commissioner, DGP Sylendra Babu, and Chief Secretary Iraianbu are carrying out research work with chief minister Stalin. Fifteen IAS officers have been appointed to carry out flood relief work in Chennai. A special committee of 15 officers has been appointed for each zone.