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.