Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin holds review meeting with officials after heavy rainfall warning

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 14 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin held review meeting with senior officials following heavy rainfall warning in Chennai and neighboring districts and gave necessary instructions.

While Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam held a meeting with concerned officials and directed them to make necessary arrangements.

On the other hand, anticipating heavy rainfall in Chennai with the onset of the northeast monsoon in the next two days, residents living around Velachery parked their cars on the Velachery flyover in an attempt to prevent any damage to their vehicles.

Scientist ‘G & Deputy Director General of Meteorology, Regional Meteorological Centre, Dr. S. Balachandran said, “…In 24 hours, heavy rainfall is expected in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts. Heavy rainfall is expected in north coastal districts from Delta till Tiruvallur tomorrow.

Fishermen were advised not to venture into the seas. The red alert issued includes both quantity of rainfall and impact.

The Chief Minister 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, an official release said.