Summary:
With nothing at their disposal, officials are keeping their fingers crossed, albeit after making sufficient backup arrangements. Meanwhile, the TUDA has planted new saplings on the roadside and improved landscaping on the medians, traffic islands etc., giving a refreshingly new look to the city, right from the airport to the stadium. All the arrangements painstakingly made at the Sri Venkateswara University’s Tarakarama stadium for the State-level Independence Day celebrations slated for Tuesday stand the risk of disturbance by the torrential rains over the last two days. There is indeed a rain forecast for the next two days by the Chennai Meteorological Centre. Beautification arrangements are already in place in the form of welcome arches, serial lighting and illumination on government as well as private buildings across the city, which is sure to be a pleasure for the visiting dignitaries..