Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin reviews Chennai command centre ahead of heavy rain; helpline 1913
On 13 October 2024, in Chennai, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected the Integrated Command and Control Centre as the Met department forecast about 20 cm rain; helpline 1913 is staffed by 150 personnel.
Summary
On 13 October 2024, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected the Integrated Command and Control Centre at Ripon Building after the Meteorological Department forecast heavy rain of around 20 cm. He said helpline 1913 would serve the public round the clock with 150 personnel, and asked residents to download the TN Alert app for rain information.
Key facts
- Date
- 13 Oct 2024, Chennai
- Reviewed by
- Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin
- Centre
- Integrated Command and Control Centre, Ripon Building
- Helpline
- 1913, 150 personnel
- App
- TN Alert
- Forecast
- About 20 cm rain
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which helpline number did Tamil Nadu announce on 13 October 2024 for round-the-clock rain-related help in Chennai?
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Correct answer: A — 1913
The Hindu and Business Standard (13 Oct 2024): helpline 1913 established to serve the public round the clock, with 150 personnel.
Residents were asked to download which app for rain information when the Chennai command centre was reviewed on 13 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — TN Alert
The Hindu ('Tamil Nadu Alert') and Business Standard ('TN ALERT'), 13 Oct 2024: people can download the TN Alert app to receive rain information.