A total of 931 relief centres are ready in Chennai and surrounding districts. 26 disaster rescue teams and 219 boats are ready for rescue operations across Tamil Nadu, officials said.
Published Oct 15, 2024 | 3:32 PM ⚊ Updated Oct 15, 2024 | 3:32 PM
Waterlogged roads in Chennai. (Supplied)
The incessant rains in Tamil Nadu compelled the government to order the closure of schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts on Tuesday, 15 October. Flights were also canceled as runways became unusable.
The Chennai airport took to ‘x’ to announce the cancellation of flights. “Passengers be informed that flights to and from the following destinations have been cancelled due to commercial reasons by the respective airlines…” they said.
#Attention | Passengers be informed that flights to and from the following destinations have been cancelled due to commercial reasons by the respective airlines.
As of now, airport operations remain unaffected. We recommend passengers check with their respective airlines for… pic.twitter.com/JsNb7kvx23
— Chennai (MAA) Airport (@aaichnairport) October 15, 2024
Chief Minister MK Stalin advised IT companies to allow employees in these areas to work from home until 18 October. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu for the next three days, with an orange alert issued from 14-16 October.
A total of 931 relief centres are ready in Chennai and surrounding districts. 600 out of 1,500 calls received at the Chennai Corporation Control Room were promptly resolved as of 2 PM on Tuesday. 26 disaster rescue teams and 219 boats were ready for rescue operations across Tamil Nadu.
A total of 931 relief centres are operational in #Chennai and surrounding districts, ready to assist those in need. The Chennai Corporation Control Room has successfully resolved 600 out of 1,500 calls received.
In addition, 26 disaster rescue teams and 219 boats are on standby… pic.twitter.com/e1uDIL58Mk
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) October 15, 2024
Greater Chennai Corporation and Metro Water employees teamed up to clear stagnant rainwater in Perambur Jamalia using jet-trading machines. Efforts are underway to prevent further flooding in the area.
.@chennaicorp and Metro Water employees are teaming up to clear stagnant rainwater in Perambur Jamalia using jet-trading machines.
Efforts are underway to prevent further flooding in the area. Catch live updates on #TamilNaduRain here: https://t.co/NuUvreZSXb pic.twitter.com/0FOI7kv71h
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) October 15, 2024
Heavy waterlogging near Egmore left police unable to manage traffic, with the situation persisting for over three hours across the city. Citizens reported that helpline numbers were unresponsive, and both firefighters and police were unable to assist.
Heavy waterlogging near Egmore has left police unable to manage traffic, with the situation persisting for over three hours across the city.
Citizens report that helpline numbers are unresponsive, and both firefighters and police are unable to assist.
Follow updates on… pic.twitter.com/Fji0SFDTmd
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) October 15, 2024
In Poonamallee, rainwater accumulated on the Tambaram-Maduravoyal bypass near Vanagaram has led to over two feet of stagnation, severely affecting traffic and creating hazardous conditions for motorists. Low-lying areas like Vanagaram and Porur are facing significant water-logging.
In Poonamallee rainwater has accumulated on the Tambaram-Maduravoyal bypass near Vanagaram has led to over two feet of stagnation, severely affecting traffic and creating hazardous conditions for motorists.
Low-lying areas like Vanagaram and Porur are facing significant… pic.twitter.com/kxFbpTen57
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) October 15, 2024
Ambulances were stranded on waterlogged roads across Chennai, struggling to navigate the flooded streets. Despite metro services running, commuters found it challenging to move due to severe water-logging.
Ambulances are stranded on waterlogged roads across #Chennai, struggling to navigate the flooded streets. Despite metro services running, commuters find it challenging to move due to severe waterlogging.
Supermarket workers express concern about reaching home safely as… pic.twitter.com/TCIpnS147t
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) October 15, 2024
In Chennai’s Valasaravakkam area, traffic police carried an 85-year-old woman trapped in rainwater to safety. Amidst heavy rains and waterlogging, the city’s frontline workers continue to step up for the community.
In #Chennai’s Valasaravakkam area, traffic police carried an 85-year-old woman trapped in rainwater to safety.
Amidst heavy rains and waterlogging, the city’s frontline workers continue to step up for the community. pic.twitter.com/4DeOr8g9UW
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) October 15, 2024
Several helpline numbers have been announced for citizens across Tamil Nadu :
Chennai Corporation helplines: 1913;
Control room numbers: 044 25619204, 044 25619206, and 044 25619207.
District helplines issued by Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority:
Chennai: 1913 (for rain-related complaints and rescue); control room numbers: 044-25619204, 044-25619206, 044-25619207 •
Kancheepuram: 044-27237107; WhatsApp: 8056221077
Chengalpattu: 1077; District office: 044-27427412, 044-27427414; WhatsApp:9944272345
Nagapattinam: Control room: 04365-1077; Toll-free: 1800-233-4233
Villupuram: 04146-223265
Thanjavur: 04362-2301213; WhatsApp: 93450 88997
Ariyalur: 04329-228709; WhatsApp: 9384056231
Tiruvallur: 044-27664177, 044-27666746
Tambaram: Toll-free: 18004254355, 18004251600; WhatsApp: 8438353355
Kanyakumari: 1077, 04652-231077; WhatsApp: 9384056205
(Compiled by Ananya Rao)
