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Chennai, Oct 24 (PTI) With the IMD forecasting “heavy rainfall" from a cyclonic storm expected on October 27, the GCC on Friday said it has readied equipment and personnel to tackle any emergency.

Chief Minister M K Stalin and his deputy Udhayanidhi Stalin are closely monitoring the situation and have been instructing senior GCC officials to carry out precautionary measures.

“As the northeast monsoon has become active over Tamil Nadu, bringing widespread rain, the CM reviewed the preparedness to tackle the monsoon and directed officials to ensure that rainwater does not stagnate in low-lying areas," the Greater Chennai Corporation said in a release.

The chief minister is also reviewing the situation through video conferences with senior officials, including thos

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