Chennai, Nov. 16 -- As the Low Pressure area over the bay persisted, several parts ofTamil Nadu including Delta, Coastal and southern districts are expected to receive heavyrains with the Met office issuing Orange alert for two days, including for Chennai and itsadjoining districts.
In view of the heavy rains forecast, which would intensify the Northeast monsoon rainfallactivity, the Tamil Nadu Revenue and Disaster Management reviewed the situation withthe respective District Collectors and directe them to take all precautionary measuresincluding opening of relief camps to house those evacuated from river embankments andlow lying areas.
The state government has also opened a round the clock control room for the benefit ofthe public and th...