Community-led solution sought to tackle recurring flooding in Vyasarpadi

A recent survey by civic groups, including the Chennai Climate Action Group (CCAG), Vyasai Thozhargal, and the Youth Climate Resilience Movement (YCRM), has highlighted the flooding in Vyasarpadi, a recurring threat year after year, severely impacting the residents' lives, livelihoods, and health.

- PRAVEENA S A @ Chennai

The survey of 120 residents found that over the years, 99.2% had been affected by flooding, 95% reported loss of income, and 37.5% suffered waterborne or vector-borne diseases, often with little or no access to medical care. Other major impacts included property damage to vehicles and homes (57.5%), loss of critical documents (23.3%), and physical injuries (12%). Rise in prices of essential commodities during floods further worsened the situation, affecting all respondents.