CHENNAI: Facing flak on social media over poor road conditions and allegedly inadequate monsoon preparedness, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday inspected several parts of South Chennai for the second consecutive day as heavy rain continued to lash the city.

Udhayanidhi reviewed flood relief arrangements and drainage works in Velachery, Adambakkam, Pallikaranai, and Indira Nagar, and inspected a temporary shelter on Kamarajar Avenue First Street in Indira Nagar, checking kitchen facilities and the availability of essential supplies.

At the Velachery MRTS station area, he directed officials to drain stagnant water and discussed plans to identify elevated parking spaces to prevent vehicles from being parked on flyovers during rain.

He said desilting works costing Rs 44 c

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