More boats for flood-prone areas this monsoon season in Chennai
The Greater Chennai Corporation has mobilized 132 boats and additional volunteers to prepare for potential flooding during the Northeast monsoon season. Residents have requested that these resources also be used to deliver essential supplies like milk to those in need during emergencies.
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Effective disaster preparedness and resource allocation are critical for minimizing the impact of seasonal flooding on urban infrastructure and public health.
More boats for flood-prone areas this monsoon season in Chennai left Residents demand that GCC utilise the boats also to also distribute essential commodities. Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/hl74of/article71612280.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/more%20boats.jpg The GCC has mobilised 132 boats for flood-prone areas, says Commissioner Sameeran. Councillors have also arranged additional boats and volunteers to help sick residents reach arterial roads CHENNAI The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and councillors have begun mobilising boats to flood-prone areas as part of monsoon preparedness in the city. GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said: “The GCC has mobilised 132 boats for flood-prone areas this Northeast monsoon.” Residents said more number of boats have been deployed in many flood-prone wards of Chennai Corporation this Northeast monsoon. S.B. Sekar, president of Madipakkam South East Youth Welfare Association, said their neighbourhood received six boats. The six streets in the area have flooded up to a depth of four feet during previous monsoon seasons.
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