Schools closed today in 3 districts including Chennai, rain worsened the situation:

Chennai school holiday today 2nd December: The effect of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ in Tamil Nadu is now clearly visible on the ground. The continuous rain since Monday has disrupted normal life. Keeping security in mind, the administration has decided to keep all schools and colleges closed in Chennai, Thiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts today, i.e. on December 2 (Tuesday).

If you live in these areas, then do not prepare to send children to school today and go out only with caution. District Collectors had issued this precautionary order late at night so that no one faces any problem in the morning.

Roads filled with water, 3 people lost their lives

The scene of rain is such that many posh colonies of the city are seen submerged in water. Be it AGS Colony of Velachery or Poonamallee area, there is water everywhere. There is news that a government bus got stuck midway due to sudden waterlogging in Poonamallee, while there is also news of a car drowning in the city.

The sad news is that so far 3 people have died in this disaster, which has been confirmed by Disaster Management Minister KSSR Ramachandran. The administration has appealed to the people not to come out of the house in the rain unless absolutely necessary and avoid going to the banks of rivers.

CM Stalin’s big decision: Will get compensation

Seeing the seriousness of the situation, Chief Minister MK Stalin is in full action mode. He has announced that farmers whose paddy crops have been damaged by rains and floods or whose houses and animals have been damaged will be immediately compensated from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). The CM said, “I am myself monitoring the relief operations, no one will be allowed to lack basic facilities.”

‘Super Sucker Trucks’ hit the streets

This time in Chennai, the administration has used high-tech machinery to extract water. ‘Super Sucker Trucks’ have been deployed in the city which are rapidly absorbing water. Officials claim that due to their promptness, 22 subways of the city were saved from sinking.

An army of about 22,000 personnel is on the streets for relief work. Apart from this, 1,496 motor pumps have also been installed so that water can be removed from residential areas.

Danger of floods in rivers

The weather department has predicted heavy rain till today morning. The matter of most concern are Adyar, Kosasthalaiyar and Araniyar rivers, whose water level is rising rapidly. Flood warning has been issued in districts like Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu.

Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin also reached the control room and took stock of the situation. At present, the next 24 hours are very important for both the administration and the public. stay safe!