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Fire and Rescue Services personnel conduct drill 

July 20, 2022 11:25 pm | Updated 11:25 pm IST - MADURAI

Staff Reporter
A ‘drowned’ man is being rescued by Fire and Rescue Services personnel as part of the drill at Mariamman Teppakulam in Madurai on Wednesday.

A ‘drowned’ man is being rescued by Fire and Rescue Services personnel as part of the drill at Mariamman Teppakulam in Madurai on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: R. ASHOK

Over 30 Fire and Rescue Services personnel conducted a drill at Mariamman Teppakulam on Wednesday ahead of the northeast monsoon.

The personnel demonstrated how safety equipment should be used in the wake of heavy rainfall and emergency situations. They also demonstrated how people could protect themselves with items available at their homes. Madurai District Officer S. Vinoth and Assistant District Officer T. Pandi supervised the drill.

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