The weather department has forecast more rain in the next four days and said that the next 48 hours are critical.
Odisha:
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday offered "all help" to flood-ravaged Tamil Nadu in view of its "vast experience in the disaster rescue operations".
Mr Patnaik made the offer in a telephonic conversation with his Tamil Nadu counterpart J Jayalalithaa.
Mr Patnaik conveyed his concern regarding the torrential rains which have hit the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu including Chennai, causing widespread destruction.
He assured Jayalalithaa "all support to the government of Tamil Nadu in the rescue and relief operations", an official statement said.
In Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said in a message to Jayalalithaa: "My thoughts and prayers (are) with those affected and their loved ones. Bihar stands by the people of Tamil Nadu."
The Chennai Corporation has announced Emergency Contact Numbers for all the regional zones in the city. People can contact the following numbers in case of any emergency due to the floods.
Emergency Toll Free Number: 1910, State Emergency: 1070, District Emergency: 1077, Electricity:1912, Fire & Rescue: 101, Ambulance: 108, Tree fall, waterlogging - 1913, Sewage overflow - 45674567, 22200335
Helpline Numbers: Tiruvottiyur : 09445190001, Manali: 09445190002; Madhavaram: 9445190003, Ambattur: 9445190007; Tondiarpet: 9445190004, Royapuram: 9445190005; Annanagar: 9445190008, Teynampet: 9445190009, Alandur: 9445190012, Adyar: 9445190013,Perungudi: 9445190014
Flood Control Room: 28593990, 044-28410577,9445869843/47
Mr Patnaik made the offer in a telephonic conversation with his Tamil Nadu counterpart J Jayalalithaa.
Mr Patnaik conveyed his concern regarding the torrential rains which have hit the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu including Chennai, causing widespread destruction.
He assured Jayalalithaa "all support to the government of Tamil Nadu in the rescue and relief operations", an official statement said.
In Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said in a message to Jayalalithaa: "My thoughts and prayers (are) with those affected and their loved ones. Bihar stands by the people of Tamil Nadu."
The Chennai Corporation has announced Emergency Contact Numbers for all the regional zones in the city. People can contact the following numbers in case of any emergency due to the floods.
Emergency Toll Free Number: 1910, State Emergency: 1070, District Emergency: 1077, Electricity:1912, Fire & Rescue: 101, Ambulance: 108, Tree fall, waterlogging - 1913, Sewage overflow - 45674567, 22200335
Helpline Numbers: Tiruvottiyur : 09445190001, Manali: 09445190002; Madhavaram: 9445190003, Ambattur: 9445190007; Tondiarpet: 9445190004, Royapuram: 9445190005; Annanagar: 9445190008, Teynampet: 9445190009, Alandur: 9445190012, Adyar: 9445190013,Perungudi: 9445190014
Flood Control Room: 28593990, 044-28410577,9445869843/47
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