Orange alert issued to Theni, 43 vulnerable areas identified
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for the Theni district due to predicted heavy rainfall. Local authorities have identified 43 vulnerable areas and established relief shelters to ensure public safety.
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Orange alert issued to Theni, 43 vulnerable areas identified THENI India Meteorological Department had issued an orange alert to Theni district, prompting official machinery in the district to gear up to tackle any situation, said District Collector V. Sivakrishnamurthy here on Thursday. The IMD officials had predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall on the Western Ghats on October 16 and 17. Hence, the officials were directed to take stock of vulnerable areas and low-lying habitations. At a review meeting held in this regard, the Collector said there were 43 vulnerable areas across the district. Teams had been formed at multiple levels and first responders identified at block level.
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