TN to set up Chennai Metro Flood Management Committee

Singara Chennai 2.0 for world-class infrastructure, Port-Maduravoyal corridor and speedy completion of Metro Rail Phase II are among the other plans for the city

The Tamil Nadu government will establish a Chennai Metro Flood Management Committee to devise flood control methods and design stormwater drains to reduce the detrimental impact of floods, Governor Banwarilal Purohit announced in the State Legislative Assembly on Monday. It would comprise experts in environment, urban planning and disaster management. In his customary address in the House, Mr. Purohit said a new model for enhanced urban governance capability, citizen-focused service delivery in key areas, including mobility and water supply and to enhance the resilience of cities would be established. The preparation of the Third Master Plan for Chennai in consultation with all stakeholders would be completed well before the due year of 2026, he said. Contending that there were still gaps in the basic infrastructure in 42 local bodies adjacent to Chennai, which were included within the boundaries of Chennai Corporation, the Governor said a ‘Singara Chennai 2.0’ programme would be launched to provide modern world-class infrastructure and services in Greater Chennai Corporation.