# Chennai readies 220 relief centres for monsoon

> The Greater Chennai Corporation has prepared shelters, kitchens and emergency equipment ahead of the northeast monsoon and anticipated super El Niño.
- Title: Chennai readies 220 relief centres for monsoon · The Hindu
- Summary: The Greater Chennai Corporation has prepared shelters, kitchens and emergency equipment ahead of the northeast monsoon and anticipated super El Niño. The…
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- Source: The Hindu — https://thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/gcc-sets-up-220-relief-centres-110-kitchens-for-monsoon/article71597707.ece
- Author: The Hindu Bureau
- Published: 2026-10-18T06:03:09+00:00
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- Topics: greater chennai corporation, monsoon preparedness, relief centres, community kitchens, northeast monsoon, el niño, chennai, storm-water drains, news, politics
## Chennai prepares for monsoon
The Greater Chennai Corporation has set up two hundred twenty relief centres and one hundred ten community kitchens ahead of the northeast monsoon and anticipated super El Niño.
## Chief Secretary directs coordination
At a review meeting held at Ezhilagam on October seventeen, Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar directed zonal monitoring officers and officials to coordinate efforts, prioritise public safety and respond promptly to complaints.
## Drainage works largely complete
The GCC said storm-water drain works had been expedited and largely completed. In areas without storm-water drain connections, motor pumps have been kept ready to remove stagnant rainwater.
## Evacuation and support plans
Residents in low-lying areas will be evacuated to relief centres, where food and essential supplies will be provided. Field workers will be deployed in shifts round the clock with machinery ready.
## Emergency response measures
Officials have been instructed to clear fallen trees promptly and ensure smooth rainwater flow at drain outlets, canal junctions and river mouths. Boats and operators will be kept ready in waterlogging-prone areas.
## How to report complaints
Residents can report complaints through the GCC's nineteen thirteen helpline, WhatsApp chatbot at nine four four five zero six one nine one three, the Namma Chennai app or the Corporation's website.
## Key takeaway

The Greater Chennai Corporation has set up two hundred twenty relief centres and one hundred ten community kitchens to prepare for the northeast monsoon and anticipated super El Niño.