As the depression, which is likely to intensify as a cyclonic storm, has moved towards Andhra Pradesh, there will not be much damage in Chennai and neighboring districts but it will bring rain, KKSSR Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Ramachandran said.
Speaking to reporters, he said Chief Minister MK Stalin had directed collectors to take precautionary measures and that fishermen who had ventured into the sea on October 24 had been advised to return to the shore.
He said that the revenue and water resources departments will work together to monitor the water level in the reservoirs supplying water to Chennai and prevent any untoward incidents.
“If possible, water will be stored. Excess water will be drained. People in low-lying areas have been asked to shift to relief centres. The government has already made arrangements to supply essential commodities, including milk, dhal and rice,” he said.
The water level in the Poondi reservoir has reached 83.53% of its capacity. The level in Cholavaram is 60.5%, in Red Hills 81.35%, in Chembarambakkam 83.36% and in Thervoykandigai 87.80%.
“The chief minister is directly monitoring the preparations,” he said, adding that the government is fully prepared to face the northeast monsoon in October, November and December.
Dams full
He said that the dams and reservoirs in the districts around Chennai and in the coastal areas are full, but those in the southern areas are yet to reach full capacity and these areas require rain.
Mr. Ramachandran said 31 people had died and 47 were injured since October 1 due to the rain. “A total of 485 cattle and 20,425 chickens died. A total of 1,780 huts were destroyed by the rain and we distributed aid in 50% of cases,” he added.
Published – 26 Oct 2025 06:58 IST
