In the wake of torrential rains battering the city due to Cyclne Michaung, the 108 ambulance network has reached out to 150 calls for help so far in the Chennai city limits on Monday, December 4, 2023. The ambulance network moved persons, including pregnant women, elderly citizens and patients undergoing dialysis and those who needed medical help, to hospitals.
M. Selvakumar, State head of operations, 108 ambulance network, said nearly 70 ambulances were being operated in Chennai city alone, upto Guindy.
“So far, we have carried out 150 assignments in the city. We have been receiving calls and have been reaching people wherever the areas are reachable, as there is waterlogging across the city. In cases where there is an emergency, we are coordinating with the Fire and Rescue Services Department,” he said.
