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Chennai Puts 24,149 Staff on Monsoon Duty as Rains Intensify

Officials warn of more rain within 48 hours.

Overview

  • Tamil Nadu reported a citywide deployment of 24,149 personnel to support relief and rescue operations in Chennai.
  • The government established 215 relief camps and 106 community kitchens, with 68 kitchens serving breakfast to 146,950 people on Wednesday.
  • Chennai Police formed 12 specialised rescue teams led by deputy commissioners and opened 39 control rooms, including 23 mini centres in South Chennai.
  • The Integrated Command and Control Centre is operating 24/7 via helpline 1913, and police advise using the emergency number 100 for immediate assistance.
  • Greater Chennai Corporation assigned 22,000 workers and Metro Water deployed 2,149 field staff to dewater flooded areas, run pumps and maintain storm drains under directives issued by the Chief Minister.