Mugalivakkam flooded as canal overflows
The New Indian Express|November 15, 2022
Officials say that the current inflow of 1,100 cusecs in Porur lake surplus canal is much higher than its carrying capacity
NIRUPAMA VISWANATHAN
Mugalivakkam flooded as canal overflows

WATER from the Porur lake surplus canal has spilled over to the streets, flooding localities in Mugalivakkam for the third day on Monday. Residents said several of their neighbours have moved out.

The canal that also collects runoff from Paraniputhur, Pattur and Mangadu has caused flooding in the area and officials estimate an upper catchment flow of 1,100 cusecs at present, much higher than its carrying capacity.

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