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Chennai Braces for Monsoon: Deputy CM Oversees Preparedness

CHENNAI, October 22, 2025 – Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin today inspected the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to assess the city’s readiness for the Northeast monsoon. The inspection comes after Chennai experienced two spells of heavy rain overnight and early this morning.

Speaking to the press at the Ripon Buildings campus, Mr. Stalin stated that the situation was closely monitored through the ICCC, and complaints received via social media and the city’s helpline were promptly addressed. He pledged to personally follow up on specific concerns and visit affected areas accompanied by GCC Commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran and other relevant officials.

“All relief centers in the city are prepared, and food distribution is already underway,” the Deputy Chief Minister assured.

According to GCC data, 68 cooking centers were operational city-wide as of 7:00 AM today, having prepared a total of 146,950 breakfast meals for distribution.

Mr. Stalin also reviewed traffic conditions in 22 subways and the monitoring of water levels in critical areas through the ICCC. He emphasized that all departments are on high alert and that Ministers have been instructed by the Chief Minister to closely monitor conditions in the delta regions.

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