Chennai Corporation Sets Up Shelters at Road Junctions to Shield Motorists from Summer Heat!
With temperatures rising, the Chennai Corporation has started installing shelters at key road junctions to protect motorists from the scorching sun. The initiative, inspired by similar efforts in Puducherry, follows the success of shelters set up last year at locations like Raja Muthiah Road-Poonamallee High Road, Chetpet, and Anna Nagar Second Avenue.
After the installation at Spencer’s Junction, GCC councillors from various wards have demanded more such shelters in their areas. Ward 104 councillor T.V. Shemmozhi has requested 12 new shelters, including in Anna Nagar Second Avenue, while Ward 88 councillor G.V. Nagavalli has proposed a shelter at CTH Road junction.
Additionally, Chennai Corporation is making preparations for the upcoming monsoon while implementing measures to ensure safe food, nutrition, and hydration for children in GCC hospitals. Last summer, the distribution of oral rehydration solutions at Amma canteens was well received, and Ward 35 councillor S. Jeevan has confirmed the continuation of buttermilk and ORS distribution this year as well.
Residents, including Velachery’s S. Kumararaja, have urged the civic body to install safe drinking water facilities at bus stands, EB offices, and metrowater offices. He has also called for summer medical camps to improve public health.
Stay tuned for further updates on Chennai Corporation’s summer initiatives!
