Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews Northeast monsoon preparedness, dengue prevention measures
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay held a meeting to coordinate preparations for the upcoming Northeast monsoon and to implement dengue prevention strategies. Officials were directed to use technology like drones and satellite messaging to improve disaster response and public safety.
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Proactive disaster management and public health measures are critical for mitigating the impact of seasonal weather events and disease outbreaks in coastal regions.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday (September 21, 2026) held a meeting at the Secretariat to review preparations for the Northeast monsoon and the prevention of dengue in the State.
A State government press release said the Chief Minister had directed officials to prepare a list of areas vulnerable to sea water intrusion and coastal erosion during the monsoon and ensure that weather and storm warnings reached fishermen and rehabilitation centres.
He said schools and community halls should be kept ready to accommodate people and that safe drinking water, food, and medical facilities should be made available at the centres.
Besides making arrangements to send messages through satellites, Mr. Vijay directed officials to use drones to survey roads, storm-water drains, and bridges and take up necessary maintenance work.
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