Chennai: Schools and colleges in Chennai, the Tiruvallur district of Kancheepuram and Chengalpet will remain closed on Mondays and Tuesdays due to heavy rains, Minister M Sydin said on Sunday.
All government departments apart from important services such as Aavin, Tangedco, local agencies, income, and public transportation will leave for one day on Monday.
CM has asked all private offices to offer work from home for several days starting Monday.
After examining the areas exposed to rain such as Purasawalkam, Padi and Colathur in Chennai, Stalin said men and machines were prepared for all emergency situations.
He appealed to people to postpone their trip plan for three days because the increasingly expected rainfall in the coming days.
“The government takes all steps to compensate for those affected by rain.
About 50,000 food packages have been distributed since morning in about 44 rehabilitation centers in the city.
In 500 locations, the pump was ready.
Four NDRF teams have been sent to Madurai and Cuddalore,” he said.