Feasibility study under way to reduce flooding along the Adyar
The Hindu
The project aims to widen the upper reaches of the river to mitigate inundation in areas like Tambaram and Mudichur
The Water Resources Department (WRD) is studying the feasibility of widening the upper reaches of Adyar river to mitigate flooding in areas like Tambaram and Mudichur.
The 20-km portion of the river between Vandalur-Wallajahbad Road, Padappai and Thirumudivakkam is narrow and only 10 m to 20 m wide at some stretches. Neighbouring areas are vulnerable to severe flooding when the river’s flow peaks.
Officials of the WRD said the stretch of river along the southern suburbs had a capacity to carry about 14,000-15,000 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water. Even if it carried 18,000 cusecs, there would be spillover.
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