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Chief Minister Vijay Inspects Ripon Building Amid Heavy Rains

News18•18-10-2026, 17:08

•The northeast monsoon commenced in Tamil Nadu on the 15th of this month, bringing heavy rainfall across the state.
•Floodwaters that accumulated in Chennai due to torrential downpours were cleared using drainage systems and motor pumps.
•A red alert has been issued for Chennai, while an orange alert is in place for five districts including Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur.
•Chief Minister Vijay inspected the control center at the Greater Chennai Corporation headquarters in Ripon Building.
•Ministers Aadhav Arjuna, Arunraj, and other officials participated in the inspection.

The northeast monsoon in Tamil Nadu began on the 15th of this month, bringing heavy rainfall and downpours to Chennai and suburban areas.

An orange alert has been issued for five districts: Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Theni, Coimbatore, and the Nilgiris.

Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and Arunraj participated in the inspection alongside Chief Minister Vijay at the Ripon Building control center.