Chennai city witnessed the commencement of a crackdown on illegally placed flex banners. In a separate development, a significant number of driver's licenses, approximately 40,000, have been temporarily revoked this year for violations of traffic rules.
Regarding tourism in the Nilgiris, while the E-Pass system for visiting Udhagai and Kodaikanal was initially scheduled to end on September 30th, district administrations have announced its continuation following court orders.
On the economic front, the price of commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by ₹48, while the price of domestic cylinders remains unchanged.
To better prepare for the monsoon season, the Tamil Nadu government has launched the TN Alert app, designed to provide real-time rainfall information to the public.
A major boost for Chennai's infrastructure arrived with the central government's approval for the second phase of the Metro project, covering three new routes: Mathavaram - SIPCOT, Kalangarai Vilakkam - Poonamallee Bypass, and Madhavaram - Sholinganallur.
In preparation for the upcoming monsoon, the Chennai Corporation has announced that work to clear rainwater drains in all areas under its jurisdiction will be completed by October 10th.
Finally, the Water Supply Board has incentivized timely tax payments by offering a 5% discount to those who pay their drinking water and sewage taxes in full by October 30th.