Northeast monsoon: municipality opens 24-hour control room, asks residents to report waterlogging

With the northeast monsoon setting in over Tamil Nadu, Rasipuram Municipality has opened a 24-hour control room at the municipal office to respond to rain-related complaints such as waterlogging, blocked drains, fallen trees and damaged roads. Residents can report problems by calling 04287-220123 or through the 'Report an issue' option in the Hey Rasipuram app, with a photo and the location. Sanitation teams with water pumps, tree-cutting tools and an earthmover are on standby in each zone. Pre-monsoon desilting of the major drains in all 27 wards has been completed, according to the municipality. Low-lying areas near the bus stand and the weekly market will be monitored closely during heavy rain. Residents are advised to keep the drains in front of their houses free of plastic waste, avoid walking through flooded roads, stay away from fallen electric wires and report them immediately to the electricity board's 24-hour complaint helpline.