Take steps to avert another flooding: Karuna tells TN govt

DMK chief M Karunanidhi today cautioned that Chennai or its neighbouring districts cannot manage another disaster like last December's deluge and said the AIADMK government should take preventive steps without any delay to avert such a situation.
"It is a problem that requires safeguarding the people's
lives in Chennai and flood-affected districts... The government
should take steps without any further delay. Chennai or neighbouring districts cannot handle another disaster," he said
in a statement here.
Claiming that some people, quoted in a media report, had

expressed dissatisfaction with measures taken in their areas in
the city, which were hit in the unprecedented flood last year, he said this "conveys" AIADMK government does not have "any concern".

"After last year's experience, I expect the government to
take steps considering the safety of the people," he said seeking to know the steps taken by the government.
He also referred to Madras High Court order directing the
state government to constitute an advisory committee under the state Disaster Management Act within 15 days.
More than 450 lives were lost in rain-related incidents
during the northeast monsoon season (October-December) last year in the state.