Chennai, Nov 30
The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) has deployed three disaster relief teams for Chennai and 13 teams for other districts affected by Cyclone Fengal.
The TNSDMA has urged residents to avoid visiting beaches, amusement parks, and recreational events.
To address the impact of heavy rains, the Tamil Nadu Revenue and Disaster Management Department has established 2,229 relief centres in areas under heavy rain warnings.
Currently, 471 people from 164 families have been relocated to relief camps in the Thiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts.
Authorities have stated that they are prepared for additional evacuations if necessary.
In a public safety advisory, the state government has requested IT companies to allow employees to work from home.
Public transport services on East Coast Road (ECR) and Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) were temporarily suspended from Saturday afternoon.
Residents have been strongly advised to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary.