IT industry in Chennai is in severe
doldrums due to the torrential rains that are lashing the state. Due to
the heavy rains underway, the state came to a stall still from days now.
Most IT companies are locked down. Even the 'Work from Home' options
are not working as mobile and internet networks are down.
On
the other side, many companies are in the verge of crashing down as
they are nearing their client deadlines. At that time, the techies of
Hyderabad are coming forward to help their Chennai counterparts. Many
employees who can not directly help Chennai in the crisis, are working
extra hours to the clients of their colleagues in Chennai.
There
are many techies who are working 2-4 hours extra per day which may save
the jobs of their colleagues in Chennai. Manytechies have also pledged
extra money earned under a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to
flood-affected people. There are companies who pay extra for the extra
hours, but they are leaving it for the colleagues in distress.