Preparing for the Next Flood Before It Happens

Shortly after becoming Deputy Chief Minister, Udhayanidhi chaired a major monsoon review covering Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram. He directed authorities to pre-position boats and pumps in vulnerable locations, set up ward-level communication groups, and secure 1,000 milk and bread packets per ward.

Chennai Region · October 5, 2024

Boats and high-power pumps deployed ahead of rain warnings

Mandated 1,000 milk & bread packets reserve per ward

Explored fallback wireless communications for cellular network failures