CHENNAI: With the monsoon strengthening across Tamil Nadu, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday inspected the flood-mitigation works in Duraiapakkam, one of Chennai’s flood-prone areas. Over the past few days, the city has witnessed intermittent but intense downpours. In anticipation of heavier rains, the Greater Chennai Corporation and allied departments have intensified precautionary measures.

Udhayanidhi Stalin personally reviewed the desilting and storm-water drainage operations, interacted with engineers and civic officials, and directed that arrangements be in place to ensure swift drainage of floodwater if rainfall increases.

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had earlier visited the Command and Control Centre of the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) at

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