Chennai Corporation readies drones, zonal control rooms ahead of heavy rain forecast
The Greater Chennai Corporation is implementing flood-preparedness measures, including drone surveillance and the establishment of zonal control rooms, in response to heavy rain forecasts. Officials are actively monitoring low-lying areas and clearing water channels to prevent flooding.
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Proactive disaster management is essential for minimizing the impact of extreme weather events on urban infrastructure and public safety.
Chennai Corporation readies drones, zonal control rooms ahead of heavy rain forecast left Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner G.S. Sameeran inspected the Irular Colony, near the Puzhal surplus water canal in Sadayankuppam under Manali Zone, which is identified as a low-lying area vulnerable to flooding. Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/cities/chennai/28h2ct/article71620238.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-24%20at%2015.33.14.jpg GCC is coordinating with other departments and monitoring reservoirs and waterbodies in the suburbs, including Poondi, Puzhal, Cholavaram, Kesavapuram and Thervoy Kandigai, in real time Chennai With heavy rain forecast over the next 24 to 48 hours, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has stepped up flood-preparedness measures across its zones, deploying drones for real-time surveillance, setting up zonal control rooms and keeping relief centres, kitchens and motor pumps ready, while monitoring waterbodies in the city’s suburbs. Inspecting preparedness measures in Manali on Saturday, GCC Commissioner G.S.
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