₹106 cr to make Chennai, nearby districts flood-free
The New Indian Express|March 30, 2023
WATER Resources Minister Durai Murugan announced that two long-term flood mitigation works would be undertaken in three districts - Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Thiruvallur - at a cost of ₹106 crore.
₹106 cr to make Chennai, nearby districts flood-free

Besides, Madhavaram Retteri lake would be transformed into a drinking water resource at a cost of ₹44 crore and pre-monsoon works would be undertaken at a cost of ₹20 crore in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, and Cuddalore districts.

The minister made these announcements while replying to the discussion on the demands for grants for his department in the state assembly.

The Minister said water regulators would be established at the weir (flow-off gate)in the eight lakes at Ottiambakkam, Perumbakkam, Kattur, Ambattur, Ayanambakkam, Ayappakkam, Paruthipattu, and Korattur with a view to releasing water ahead of a flood situation. These works would be carried out at a cost of ₹12 crore. Besides, works for establishing open and closed waterways on Thanikachalam Nagar canal would be undertaken at a cost of ₹94 crore.

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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.

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