The once bustling streets of Chennai now lie submerged under murky waters, with people, homes and businesses alike bearing the brunt of nature's fury. The pitter-patter of rain has turned into a deafening roar, as the relentless downpour continues to wreak havoc. As Chennai faces the water onslaught of Cyclone Michaung, we must come together as a nation to bring relief to the suffering city. If you are in Chennai, here are some helpline numbers that will come to your aid. And if you’re fortunate enough to not be in the city right now, please spread the word and share this article.
Chennai Corporation Main + Treefall, waterlogging – 1913
Sewage Overflow – 044 45674567
State Emergency – 1070
District Emergency – 1077
Police – 100
Police SMS – 9500099100
Ambulance – 108
Fire & Rescue -101
Electricity – 1912
Mother-child helpline service – 102 (IVR)
Animal rescue – 044 22200335
State Emergency – 1070 (Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Authority)
District Emergency – 1077 (Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Authority)
Other office numbers:
1st Regional Office (Tiruvottiyur) – 9445190001
2nd Regional Office(Manali) – 9445190002
3rd Regional Office (Madhavaram) – 9445190003
4th Regional Office(Tondiarpet) – 9445190004
5th Regional Office(Royapuram)- 9445190005
6th Regional Office(Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar) – 9445190006
7th Regional Office(Ambattur) – 9445190007
8th Regional Office(Annanagar) – 9445190008
9th Regional Office(Teynampet) – 9445190009
10th Regional Office(Kodambakkam) – 9445190010
11th Regional Office (Valasaravakkam)- 9445190011
12th Regional Office(Alandur) – 9445190012
13th Regional Office (Adyar)- 9445190013
14th Regional Office(Perungudi) – 9445190014
15th Regional Office(Sholinganallur) – 9445190015
Other helpline numbers for Chennai include 102, 103, and 1077.
The 108 Emergency Ambulance Service is available 24/7.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Chennai. With proactive action and unity, we can weather even the harshest of calamities. And after this tumultuous time passes, it will be wise to reflect, re-think and change existing urban planning methods, architecture, early warning systems and emergency response preparedness so that the city is better equipped the next time such a natural calamity hits.
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