Following heavy rain, authorities have declared holiday for schools and colleges in about nine districts on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
While a holiday was declared for schools in Thanjavur and Mayiladuthirai districts, authorities declared holiday for both schools and colleges in Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur districts.
In Tiruvannamalai, holiday was declared for both schools and colleges in Cheyyar, Vandavasi, Chetpet and Vembakkam taluks due to rain.
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The orders were issued by the respective Collectors of the districts.
Chennai and its suburbs too experienced light to heavy rain since October 31 night and traffic snarls and waterlogging were reported in certain parts of the city. As a result, a holiday has been declared for schools in the districts of Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu today.
Meanwhile, the Chennai Corporation has launched a helpline no: 1913 to enable city residents to report for any civic issues during the rains.
Flood control room landline numbers for the Corporation in Ripon Buildings are 044-25619206, 044-25619207 and 044-25619208.
PTI adds:
In Chennai, several stretches in and around the arterial Anna Salai, the congested localities of north Chennai including parts of Pulianthope and neighbourhoods tucked away in southern parts of the city and suburbs witnessed waterlogging, resulting in traffic congestion and slow movement of vehicles.
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Light to moderate rainfall is expected to continue in coastal and Cauvery delta regions of the State.
No stagnation in K.K. Nagar due to prepatory measures: Corporation
Greater Chennai Corporation authorities inspected several areas and said that there was no rain water stagnation in localities including K.K. Nagar-Rajamannar Salai, and subways like Ganesapuram in view of preparatory measures and storm water drain work. Flood monitoring cameras have been installed by authorities in localities vulnerable to flooding.
