Preventive work is aimed at minimising waterlogging
Chennai: With the northeast monsoon about two months away, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has stepped up preparedness measures across the city, allocating ₹100 crore for a slew of preventive work aimed at minimising waterlogging.
An additional ₹15 lakh has been allocated for repairing faulty electrical motors. He added, “The civic body will also procure 15,000 emergency kits at ₹60 lakh, with essential items for people affected by the monsoon. In addition, 1,000 workers — five for each ward — will be deployed for monsoon-related activities. GCC will also use drones, at a cost of ₹15 lakh, to survey waterways and support the work.
Sameeran directed officials to coordinate with departments including water resources, highways, Metrowater, TNPDCL, CMRL and railways, to complete all preparedness works by the end of Sept. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai