District administrations taking all flood safety measures: TN

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Press Trust of India Chennai
Last Updated : Aug 12 2018 | 9:50 PM IST

With the Cauvery in spate following heavy discharge from Mettur dam, the Tamil Nadu government today said district administrations concerned were taking all safety measures in the wake of the alert issued by CWC.

Talking to reporters here, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister R B Udayakumar said, "There is a ban on visiting places prone to flooding. People are advised not to indulge in activities such as taking selfies, fishing, swimming and other recreational activities."

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First Published: Aug 12 2018 | 9:50 PM IST

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