Nagapattinam district administration has intensified preparations in view of the rain alert, which will remain in force until October 25.
On Wednesday, Collector K. J. Praveen Kumar inspected desilting work and reviewed steps to be taken ahead of the northeast monsoon.
Thirty-nine weather monitoring stations have been established across the district to collect rainfall data and strengthen early warning efforts. A 24-hour emergency control room is functioning at the Collectorate to coordinate response.
Residents can report rain-related damage and seek emergency assistance through the helpline numbers 04365 1077 and 04365 251992. A total of 27 complaints were received over the past week, and action had been initiated on them, Mr. Kumar said.
No deaths had been reported in the district so far although two people had sustained minor injuries. The injured, residents of the old tsunami housing settlement at Puthiya Nambiyar Nagar, were admitted to Orathur Government Medical College and Hospital for treatment. Steps were being taken to provide them with relief assistance, he said.
The authorities have been instructed to identify dilapidated buildings in both rural and urban areas and relocate residents to safe places. The structural safety of public buildings, including overhead water tanks and anganwadi centres, is being reviewed.
Relief centres have been readied to accommodate more than 8,000 people in case of an emergency.
Eight livestock deaths and damage to eight thatched houses have been reported over the past week. Efforts are on to provide relief to the affected people, Mr. Kumar added.
Published - October 22, 2026 04:42 pm IST