Excise and Prohibition Minister K. Vignesh on Monday reviewed the monsoon preparedness work in some of the most flood-prone areas in the southern parts of the city and ordered officials to expedite work on relief centres at 27 locations to help residents during the Northeast monsoon. He also directed officials to complete work in three days.
Owing to the risk of heavy flooding in the southern parts of the city, the Minister directed the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to expedite work on water supply, toilet facilities, power, and food for residents at relief centres.
The Minister ordered officials to prepare food for residents of flood-prone areas by facilitating the supply of food from 21 Amma Canteens in Perungudi, 17 Amma canteens in Sholinganallur, and six community kitchens. The Minister advised THE GCC to appoint nodal officers to prepare the food for distribution. He also directed officials to coordinate with fire and rescue services to catch snakes in flood-prone residential areas in the two zones during the monsoon.
In Sholinganallur zone, work on 95.7 km of drains has been completed. Work on 13.385 km of drains is under way. In Perungudi, 145.27 km of drains out of 154.19 km has been completed. Work on 73 metres of drains in nine stretches is under way. The Minister directed officials to expedite the work.
Published – October 13, 2026 12:34 am IST
