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10:57:00 AM ISTRate StoryFollow usShareFont SizeAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSavePrintCommentSynopsisChennai Corporation has
allocated Rs 100 crore for monsoon and El Nino preparedness. Officials are directed to complete all preparatory works by
the end of September. Funds will desilt stormwater drains and support localized disaster mitigation efforts. Tenders
will repair damaged roads and deploy pumps in low-lying areas. Emergency kits and temporary workers will also be engaged
for monsoon duties.IANSThe Greater Chennai Corporation has allocated Rs 100 crore to execute comprehensive precautionary
measures across the city in view of the upcoming Northeast Monsoon and El Niño phenomenonChennai: The Greater Chennai
Corporation has allocated Rs 100 crore to execute comprehensive precautionary measures across the city in view of the
upcoming Northeast Monsoon and El Nino phenomenon.A decision was taken in this regard in a recent review meeting chaired
by Corporation Commissioner G S Sameeran, a senior official from the Corporation here on Sunday said.Also Read: Eleven
people from Assam have been reported missing in Nepal following devastating flash floodsAccordingly, the Commissioner
directed officials from service departments-including Water Resources, Highways, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and
Sewerage Board (CMWSSB), Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDCL), Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), and
Southern Railway to work in close coordination and complete all preparatory works by the end of September.The official
said Rs 22.46 crore was allocated to desilt stormwater drains covering a total distance of 1,671 km and Rs 10 crore
sanctioned directly to local administrative units, allocating Rs 5 lakh per ward for localised disaster mitigation.Live
EventsAlso Read: NEET PG 2026 examination underway across country; over 2.73 lakh candidates registeredSimilarly, he
said Rs 22 crore was set aside for region-wise tenders to repair and restore damaged stretches and Rs 26.53 crore
earmarked through tenders to hire and deploy 150 numbers of 100 HP pumps and 500 tractor-mounted pumps in low-lying
areas.Stating that Rs 4.65 crore was sanctioned to hire temporary personnel for operating pumps and water storage tanks,
he said over 1,000 extra workers will be engaged for monsoon-related emergency duties and Rs 15 lakh allotted to conduct
aerial drone surveys of canals to assess obstruction points and streamline clearance work."About Rs 60 lakh has been
designated to procure 15,000 emergency kits containing essential commodities for flood-affected families", he added. Add
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