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Chennai Braces for Heavy Rain, Expands Relief Efforts

CHENNAI, October 19, 2025 – The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has significantly increased its readiness for expected heavy rainfall on October 22nd and 23rd, announcing the expansion of relief centers from 116 to 215.

Anticipating potential flooding and displacement, the GCC has been proactively enhancing its infrastructure and support systems. According to a GCC official, all relief centers will be equipped with generators to ensure uninterrupted power supply. Essential provisions like mats, blankets, mosquito coils, and food will also be readily available. The city has established 106 cooking centers to provide free meals.

Residents can contact the GCC helpline at 1913 for information on the nearest relief center within their zone. Details on the locations of the centers and contact information for responsible officials will also be available online.

Many large relief centers, such as the Government Higher Secondary School in Sholinganallur, are capable of accommodating at least 3,000 residents. A variety of locations, including prominent halls like Pitty Thyagaraya Hall in T. Nagar and Amma Arangam in Shenoy Nagar, as well as private auditoriums and schools, have been converted into relief centers. Examples of other shelters include Meenakshi School in TVS Colony, Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School, TNHB Seventh Block, St. Antony’s School at Selvam Nagar, Thanthai Periyar Government Higher Secondary School on Kalaimagal Street, St. Francis Xavier High School in Saidapet, and many others.

The GCC is also undertaking temporary repairs to storm-water drains to minimize potential flooding.

The city administration urges residents to remain vigilant and utilize the available resources during the expected heavy rainfall.

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