Due to Cyclone Ditvah, schools and colleges have been closed in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram. Warnings of heavy rain, floods and strong winds are in effect. Amid 334 deaths in Sri Lanka, India has sent 53 tonnes of relief material under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
Chennai. Incessant rains, strong winds and flood-like conditions due to Cyclone Ditvaah in Tamil Nadu have increased the problems of the people. The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the next 24 hours, following which all schools and colleges have been ordered closed in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts today. The administration says that the situation may worsen, hence precaution is necessary. After warning of heavy rain, people are being appealed to stay in their homes, so that any kind of accident can be avoided. The state government and disaster management teams are continuously monitoring the situation.
Has the speed of Cyclone Ditvaha become a threat to Tamil Nadu?
Cyclone Ditvaah is continuously changing its direction and getting stronger and moving towards the maritime areas of Tamil Nadu. The Meteorological Department estimates that there may be heavy to very heavy rain in many areas in the next few hours. In view of this danger, Chennai District Collector Roshni Siddharth Jagade announced holiday in all schools and colleges at midnight. Collectors of Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram also issued this order saying that this step was extremely necessary considering the safety of children and common citizens.
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Threat of rain, wind and flood: Was the safety of students at stake?
- Officials say that due to heavy rains there is a possibility of water logging in many areas.
- Roads are becoming slippery and there is a possibility of increase in incidents like falling of trees.
- In such circumstances, it could be risky for children to go to school, hence a holiday was declared.
- Disaster management teams along with NDRF are continuously monitoring so that immediate relief can be provided in any disaster.
Devastation in Sri Lanka, 334 deaths…Can Ditvah repeat the same devastation in India?
- Cyclone Ditvah has caused huge devastation in Sri Lanka.
- So far 334 people have been confirmed dead. Floods have worsened the situation in many areas of the capital Colombo.
- For this reason the coastal areas of India are also alert.
- India has started Operation Sagar Bandhu to provide help to Sri Lanka.
- Chetak helicopters of INS Vikrant and MI-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force are continuously engaged in rescue operations.
- People from many countries, including pregnant women, children and injured civilians, have been airlifted to safe places.
Why did India's relief material become Sri Lanka's hope?
- India has sent 53 tonnes of relief material to Sri Lanka in this time of crisis.
- This includes medicines, food items, tents, medical kits and essential rescue materials.
- The armies of both the countries are continuously conducting search and rescue operations.
- According to the Indian Navy, this mission will continue until relief reaches all the affected areas completely.
Appeal to the people: Is the next 24 hours the most important?
- The administration has clearly said that the next few hours are going to be very important.
- People are urged to stay safe at home, avoid non-essential travel and follow official alerts only.
- Considering the direction and speed of Cyclone Ditvah, it is difficult to say when the situation will worsen.
- In such a situation, being cautious is the biggest safety measure.
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