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Chennai, Oct 22 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday conducted a surprise inspection of flood relief centers and ongoing rain water drainage works in Chennai as the city continues to receive heavy rains due to the impact of the northeast monsoon.
According to an official release, Udhayanidhi began his visit at the Community Welfare Center on Venkatarangam Street in Chepauk-Triplicane constituency, where a central kitchen and temporary relief shelter has been set up for flood-affected residents in low-lying areas.
He reviewed the facilities available at the center including food distribution, medical aid, sanitation and availability of drinking water.
The Deputy Chief Minister then visited the Central Kitchen in Chintadripet, where food is being prepared and supplied to various relief centers across the city.
He interacted with the staff and volunteers engaged in the preparation and distribution process and appreciated their efforts in ensuring uninterrupted food supply to people displaced by the rains.
After this, Udhayanidhi inspected the temporary relief camp set up at Chennai Higher Secondary School on West Coomb Road.
He assessed the arrangements for the families living there, including sleeping facilities, medical care and power backup.
Later, the Deputy Chief Minister visited the ongoing rain water drainage construction work at the busy intersection of Anna Salai and GP Road. He reviewed the progress of desilting and drainage improvement measures aimed at preventing water logging in arterial areas of the city.
During his inspection, Udhayanidhi Stalin stressed the importance of providing continuous assistance and essential services to the public amid the forecast of heavy rains in the coming days.
He directed officials of the Greater Chennai Corporation and the Public Works Department to ensure that all precautionary measures are in place and urged them to work round the clock to minimize hardships faced by residents.
The Deputy CM reiterated that the state government is fully prepared to deal with the Northeast Monsoon and Chief Minister MK Stalin is closely monitoring the situation. “Every official must remain alert and act swiftly to protect the people,” he told reporters during the tour.
–IANS
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