GCC plans permeable pavements
The Hindu
Presence of waterways built with concrete major cause of flooding, says Bedi
The Greater Chennai Corporation is planning to build permeable pavements across the city to reduce run-off and mitigate the effects of waterways built with cement concrete, said Corporation Commissioner Gagandeep Singh Bedi.
Speaking at a panel discussion on “Building A Resilient Chennai, Water and Climate Challenges” organised by the Chennai International Centre, Mr. Bedi said the presence of waterways built with cement concrete was one of the major causes for flooding in the city during recent rain.
He said the Corporation had decided not to use cement concrete for roads or pavements henceforth in the city. Various other proposals had been made to adopt technology to mitigate flooding, promote retention and holding ponds, he said.
Minister launches distribution of textbooks in schools, over 70 lakh students to benefit across T.N.
Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi launched textbook and notebook distribution programme for the new academic year 2024-2025 as schools reopened after summer vacation on Monday in Chennai.