Waterways in Chennai, surrounding districts to be cleaned, desilted
The Hindu
Drive will ensure free flow of floodwater during the upcoming monsoon: Water Resources Department
Several floodwater channels and waterways that are ridden with vegetation in the city and its neighbouring districts may soon sport a cleaner look. The Water Resources Department (WRD) will start desilting and clearing floating waste from the waterways in a couple of days.
Of the total ₹11.7 crore sanctioned for various divisions, including Cuddalore, nearly ₹7.8 crore worth of works would be implemented in the city and its neighbouring districts as part of the northeast monsoon preparedness work.
Officials of the WRD said a total of 42 projects would be taken up to clear debris, vegetation and other obstructions to ensure free flow of floodwater and minimise inundation during the coming monsoon.