TN will remind Union govt to replace equipment at IMD, says CM

“The IMD would generally provide us with the forecast. But this time, even they could not make a prediction,” CM Stalin said, referring to the heavy rains that pounded Chennai on Thursday

The Tamil Nadu government will remind the Union government to replace the equipment at the India Meteorological Department to ensure better rain forecast, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said on Friday.

Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Mr. Stalin referring to the heavy rains that pounded Chennai on Thursday and said: “The IMD would generally provide us with the forecast. But this time, even they could not make a prediction.” When asked whether the State government would urge the Union government to replace the equipment in the IMD, he said: “This is their job. Since you have made a mention, the Tamil Nadu government will remind the Union government on this issue.”