CM Vijay Reviews Monsoon Preparedness With Ministers

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday directed senior officials and ministers to intensify preparedness measures ahead of the northeast monsoon, with particular focus on flood-prone areas in Chennai and five other districts. 

At a review meeting at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister examined the precautionary measures to be taken in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Villupuram and Tiruvannamalai districts to tackle the monsoon.

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senior IAS officers have been appointed under the supervision of ministers to coordinate monsoon preparedness works across all zones. 

Vijay directed the ministers and senior officials to inspect at least twice a week areas that had witnessed flooding during previous monsoons, as well as locations where preventive works are currently under way. Officials were instructed to identify shortcomings during these inspections and take immediate corrective measures before the onset of the monsoon.