CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday declared a public holiday in 16 districts -- Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpet, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Tiruvannamalai, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam (including Mayiladuthurai), Kallakurichi, Tirupattur, Vellore and Ranipet -- on Thursday in view of heavy rain forecast.
Talking to reporters, after visiting Chembarambakkam reservoir, the chief minister said the government had given appropriate instructions to district collectors concerned.
“They have been told to take all precautionary measures. Ministers are also camping and taking necessary action,” the CM said.
Palaniswami said the government had been taking necessary efforts to ensure that no one was affected by the storm.