Police, disaster response teams ready for rescue work in Chennai

16,000 police personnel and 1,500 Home Guards have been asked to be on standby; specialised rescue teams equipped with lifejackets, inflated boats and protective equipment ready

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The Greater Chennai Police on Friday prepared to take up relief and rescue operations in anticipation of heavy rain under the influence of Cyclone Mandous.

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Commissioner of Police Shankar Jiwal on Friday deputed personnel of the District Disaster Response Force (DDRF) to various places in the city for rescue work.

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At the Rajarathinam Stadium, Mr. Jiwal inspected arrangements and checked the availability of inflated rescue boats, lifejackets and protective equipment to the personnel.

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Mr. Jiwal said: “We have taken all precautionary measures in view of Cyclone Mandous.

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Over 16,000 police personnel and 1,500 personnel from Home Guards have been mobilised for round-the-clock duty.”

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“In addition, we have readied specialised rescue and relief teams. Based on lessons from previous monsoon, we have readied equipment, men and boats.

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