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1,000 monsoon medical camps have also been set up, including 100 such facilities in Chennai. More than 13,000 volunteers have come forward to assist the authorities in rain-related work. Overall, 65,000 volunteers are on standby in Tamil Nadu. According to Coast Guard officials, these teams are equipped with necessary lifesaving and medical gear to respond rapidly to emergencies, providing vital rescue and medical assistance to people affected by adverse weather.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has activated its emergency response teams amid worsening weather conditions along the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Officials said on Wednesday that rescue and relief operations have been intensified in the affected areas. Some areas of Chennai received more than 20 cm of rain, forcing authorities to declare a holiday in schools and colleges on October 15 and 16. Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (East), Chennai, has deployed 29 Disaster Response Teams (DRTs) comprising 148 trained personnel to remain on high alert.
Meanwhile, 1,000 monsoon medical camps have also been set up, including 100 such facilities in Chennai. More than 13,000 volunteers have come forward to assist the authorities in rain-related work. Overall, 65,000 volunteers are on standby in Tamil Nadu. According to Coast Guard officials, these teams are equipped with necessary lifesaving and medical gear to respond rapidly to emergencies, providing vital rescue and medical assistance to people affected by adverse weather.
Out of the 29 DRTs, 10 teams have been specifically deployed in Chennai to ensure prompt and local response to any emergency that may arise in the region. These teams are prepared to handle various disaster scenarios including flood rescue, medical evacuation and emergency relief distribution. ICG’s remote operating stations and ships off the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have been in constant communication with coastal authorities and local communities.
