Crocodile Fears
Rumour: Crocodiles escaped from the Madras Crocodile Bank and are in Medavakkam/Sholinganallur or other areas in the city.
Truth: Madras Crocodile Bank, on its Facebook page, has consistently said all their crocodiles are safe. “We are not compromised. No crocodiles have escaped from our facility. No walls are damaged. All precautionary measures are being taken” the message said.
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Playing with Lives
Rumour: There are 70 cancer patients at the Institute of Children’s Health and Hospital for Children, Egmore, who need blood and there have been unnatural deaths at the hospital.
Truth: The Institute of Child Health has stated that that there are no 70 cancer patients, there is enough blood and there are no unnatural deaths. “This is a false WhatsApp message and this has to be condemned,” a message from the hospital said.
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Let the Big cats speak up
Rumour: Water flow has damaged walls inside Vandalur Zoo, especially enclosure of the big cats, waiting to get out
Truth: Only a portion of the compound wall on the zoo's periphery was damaged. All animals are safe and taken care of, said officials of Forest Department
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Bridge story gone too far
Rumour: Bridges across the Adyar river in the city have developed cracks and motorists have been advised to avoid them.
Truth: The State Highways Department has categorically stated that the bridges are absolutely safe and there is no cause for concern. There are no cracks on bridges, nor have they weakened due to the increase water flow.
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Rumour: Water flow has damaged walls inside Vandalur Zoo, especially the enclosures of the big cats, which are waiting to get out.
Truth: Only a portion of the compound wall on the zoo’s periphery was damaged and there has been no damage to any other facility inside the zoo. All animals are safe and are being taken care of, said officials of the Forest Department.
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Information glitch
Rumour: Lakes along Old Mamallapuram Road have breached and water is entering residential localities in Kelambakkam and Tirupporur.
Truth: The Public Works Department has clarified that lakes along OMR are safe and that their team of officials and staff were on duty round the clock to monitor the situation.
