A heavy rainfall forecast has triggered precautionary measures in Tamil Nadu. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for several districts and warned of flooding, landslides, and waterlogging in low-lying areas. Schools and colleges have been closed and the public has been advised to stay indoors. The government has deployed teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in vulnerable areas.
The Tamil Nadu government has closed schools and colleges and deployed teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in vulnerable areas. The public has been advised to stay indoors and avoid traveling unless necessary.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for the districts of Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Pudukkottai.
Here are some additional details about the precautionary measures being taken in Tamil Nadu:
- The government has set up control rooms in all districts to monitor the situation and coordinate relief efforts.
- The state's electricity department has been asked to keep standby teams ready to deal with any power outages.
- The public has been advised to avoid parking their vehicles in low-lying areas and to stay away from power lines and trees.
- Fishermen have been advised not to venture out to sea.
The IMD has predicted that the heavy rainfall will continue for the next few days. The public is advised to stay informed about the latest weather updates and to follow the instructions of the authorities.
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