Chennai Corporation mulls distributing medicines, food via drones to rain-hit areas
The initiative of the Greater Chennai Corporation aims to ensure that essential supplies reach those in regions impacted by heavy rains.
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Minister of Municipal Administration KN Nehru, Deputy Mayor M Mahesh Kumar, Commissioner J Kumaragurubaran and other officials were also present at the trial event.
CHENNAI: A trial was conducted at the Ripon Building to assess distribution of medicines and food items to rain-affected areas using drones.
The initiative of the Greater Chennai Corporation aims to ensure that essential supplies reach those in regions impacted by heavy rains.
The plan involves using drones to transport supplies across a distance of up to 2 kilometers, in waterlogged areas where boats are not navigable.
Minister of Municipal Administration KN Nehru, Deputy Mayor M Mahesh Kumar, Commissioner J Kumaragurubaran and other officials were also present at the trial event.
