TN Chief Minister Stalin announces two-day holiday for schools in four districts
The Hindu
Stalin said authorities were using high power pumps to remove water from waterlogged areas in over 500 areas.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a two-day holiday for schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpet and Kancheepuram districts due to severe rains and the forecast for more rains over the next two days. He also requested people with plans to travel to Chennai to postpone their travel by two or three days.
Mr. Stalin was speaking to reporters after visiting the Disaster Management Control Room following his visit to a number of flood-affected areas to monitor the relief process.
The Chief Minister said he had ordered officials to ensure people get relief materials, remove water from residential localities. He said NDRF team, police and fire personnel were working in coordination round the clock to carry out rescue and relief operations. Mr. Stalin said officials of the Greater Chennai Corporation too were working round the clock.
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