Precautionary measures in place in Virudhunagar district following orange alert
The Hindu
Virudhunagar district prepares for heavy rain with precautionary measures, monitoring water levels, and alerting residents for safety.
Virudhunagar district administration has taken a slew of precautionary measures following a orange alert of very heavy rain issued for Virudhunagar district on Wednesday and Thursday.
People have been advised not to go near rivers and other waterbodies.
Officials are continuously monitoring water flow in supply channels, irrigation tanks and other waterbodies.
Similarly, men and machineries have been kept ready anticipating water stagnation in low-lying areas so that pumping of the water can be done immediately. Officials from the Department of Revenue and local bodies have been asked to keep a tab on areas vulnerable to flooding. People have been alerted through short messaging service about the orange alert.
People can call the district control room, functioning round the clock, over 1077 in case they face an inconvenience due to heavy rain.
Rainfall level is being monitored at every two hours in all the 12 rain gauge stations.
Though no rain was reported till noon, the rain started after 2 p.m.
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