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Duty and Unity Amidst the Storm

Heavy rain and strong winds batter Southern Andhra Pradesh, North coast of Tamil Nadu and Chennai as super cyclone Michaung makes landfall Power outages and waterlogging create dire situations, prompting urgent NDRF intervention TN government has deployed 17 IAS officers to 15 Chennai zones, Avadi and Tambaram to coordinate relief and precautionary measures
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As super cyclonic storm Michaung makes landfall on southern Andhra Pradesh and north Tamil Nadu coasts, Chennai finds itself in the throes of heavy rainfall and powerful winds. Anticipating the severe weather conditions, the state administration has mobilized significant resources to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents. Several parts of the city are experiencing severe water-logging and power outages, leading to urgent rescue operations by teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

Policemen are actively on the ground, extending assistance to individuals in need.

Police personnel helping public in knee deep water

In the face of this calamity, the Tamil Nadu government has stepped up its efforts to ensure the safety of its citizens and minimize damage. Recognizing the critical nature of the situation, 17 IAS officers have been strategically deployed across 15 zones of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), Avadi and Tambaram Municipal Corporations. These dedicated individuals will spearhead both precautionary and relief measures, working tirelessly to mitigate the impact of the storm and provide timely assistance to those affected.

The following officers have been posted in the GCC limits: K.S. Kandasamy (Zone-I); S. Divyadarshini (Zone-II); Sandeep Nanduri (Zone-III); S. Prabakar (Zone-IV); K. Vijayakarthikeyan (Zone-V); B. Ganesan (Zone-VI); S. Suresh Kumar (Zone-VII); S. Palanisamy (Zone-VIII); M. Prathap (Zone-IX); S. Arunraj (Zone-X); E. Sundaravalli (Zone-XI); A.K. Kamal Kishore (Zone-XII); M.S. Prashanth (Zone-XIII); V.R. Subbulaxmi (Zone-XIV) and K. Veera Raghava Rao (Zone-XV).

Duty First: Braving rain and flood

John Louis, an IAS officer known for his decisive action, has been entrusted with coordinating relief efforts in Tambaram, while A. Shanmuga Sundaram will oversee the critical task in Avadi. Their leadership will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth flow of resources, mobilizing rescue teams, and providing essential support to those in need.


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