Stalin inspects rain-affected.areas in Chennai 
Chennai

Schools and colleges closed on Nov 8, 9, one-day off for govt offices in Chennai

Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday directed officials to expedite rescue and relief work in the wake of heavy rainfall in Chennai and across TN during the last 24 hours. He monitored relief operations in places inundated during the rain and visited Kolathur, Perambur, Purasaiwalkam, Kosappet, Otteri and distributed food and relief material to affected people.

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Chennai

The government declared holidays for schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts on November 8 and 9. 

The CM also appealed to the people, who had travelled to their native place for Deepavali, to postpone their travel to Chennai. 

Read more: No school, colleges for next two days in Chennai and 3 neighbouring districts: Stalin

The GCC has set up 160 relief camps in the city and four NDRF teams have been despatched to Madurai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur and SDRF teams have been sent to Thanjavur and Cuddalore districts. 

The CM also announced one day off for all government offices in Chennai district except essential services such as Aavin, public transport, local administration, Health and Revenue Departments.

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