Chennai Rains: NDRF to deploy 20 teams in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh

Nov 08, 2021

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) DG SN Pradhan on the current situation in Tamil Nadu said, “The first stage of the Chennai rains is almost over. However, IMD has predicted extreme rainfall for the next 3 days. Hence, more than 20 NDRF teams will be deployed in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.” “We have posted more than 100 teams all over the country on standby. If need be, airlifting can be done but it's not expected. The 3 battalions in that location are told to coordinate as per updates,” added SN Pradhan.