Study calls for urgent reforms to mitigate floods and droughts in Chennai
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Study calls for urgent reforms to mitigate floods and droughts in Chennai

The Hindu  

While a non-governmental organisation says that Chennai is prone to floods and droughts and demand urgent reforms and mitigation efforts, officials of the Greater Chennai Corporation contest such claims and point at the current water management initiatives. A recent study by Arappor Iyakkam, an NGO, identified significant issues in Chennai’s water management system, especially the Kosasthalaiyar, Cooum, and Adyar, and implied that the city is vulnerable to floods as well as droughts. Ill-prepared for the monsoon The study says, “Chennai is significantly ill-prepared for the upcoming monsoon” and there is an urgent need for comprehensive water management reforms by the State government — such as large-scale desilting of lakes and ponds, improving rainwater harvesting infrastructure, restoring waterbodies, and ensuring sewage treatment before discharge into waterways. The study stresses the need for a comprehensive water management policy and calls for strict measures to prevent solid and liquid waste disposal into waterbodies, improved rainfall forecasting, and the development of new climate models to predict extreme weather events. A Corporation expert in management of waterbodies says that besides the storm water drain projects, efforts include phased restoration of lakes, ponds, and canals, with wetland rehabilitation, and measures to protect low-lying areas.

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WRD to execute water security plan in Chennai
5 days, 11 hours ago

WRD to execute water security plan in Chennai

The Hindu  

With the State government’s approval for Chennai’s water security plan, the Water Resources Department has set the ball rolling for various projects to tackle growing drinking water needs and the frequent cycle of floods and droughts. The department’s comprehensive plan has recommended executing 704 projects in and around Chennai to create decentralised water supply system and reduce climate change impact …

Sewage treatment facilities and water supply to improve in Chennai and other urban areas of State
1 week ago

Sewage treatment facilities and water supply to improve in Chennai and other urban areas of State

The Hindu  

Municipal Administration and Water Supply Minister K.N.Nehru on Tuesday announced the launch of sewage treatment facilities and water supply infrastructure in Chennai and other urban areas of the State. The government would construct compact, modular sewage treatment plants to prevent pollution of all canals, drains and rivers in urban areas in the State. Municipal corporations such as Karur, Kumbakonam, Tambaram, …

Permanent measures under way to tackle monsoon flooding in Chennai: Minister
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Permanent measures under way to tackle monsoon flooding in Chennai: Minister

The Hindu  

Flood-prone areas such as Semmancheri, Velachery, Pallikaranai, Madipakkam, Ullagaram, and Puzhuthivakkam have seen improvements with respect to waterlogging, thanks to stormwater drains, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ma. At a press meet following the launch of a stormwater drain project in Saidapet Assembly constituency, he said a high-level advisory committee, led by retired official Thiruppugazh, had previously recommended measures …

Civic amenities in resettlement colonies will be improved: Minister
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Civic amenities in resettlement colonies will be improved: Minister

The Hindu  

Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ma. Subramanian on Sunday said that the Tamil Nadu government would take steps to improve drinking water supply to households at resettlement areas in Kannagi Nagar, Tsunami Nagar and Ezhil Nagar, and give a facelift to the tenements through repair works. He participated in a camp to hear grievances from residents of resettlement colonies …

Metrowater to scale up tertiary treated water use in Chennai, says official
1 month, 1 week ago

Metrowater to scale up tertiary treated water use in Chennai, says official

The Hindu  

In a bid to overcome the challenge of inequitable water supply, the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board is investing in wastewater reuse and circular water economy solutions. Stressing the need for a shift towards circular water economy, where wastewater is recycled and freshwater consumption is minimised, Mr. Vinay said the CMWSSB already had a tertiary treated ultrafiltration plant …

Uttam seeks Centre’s intervention in Krishna water dispute, seeks funding for Musi river, irrigation projects
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uttam seeks Centre’s intervention in Krishna water dispute, seeks funding for Musi river, irrigation projects

The Hindu  

Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has demanded immediate intervention of the Union government in the Krishna water dispute to prevent any injustice to Telangana. Speaking at the 2nd All India State Water Ministers’ Conference, 2025, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, at Udaipur on Tuesday, Mr. Uttam Kumar urged the Centre to take steps to …

Chennai City Habitat Development Committee meets after three years, MLAs flag infrastructure, water issues
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chennai City Habitat Development Committee meets after three years, MLAs flag infrastructure, water issues

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Nearly three years after its first meeting in 2022, the Chennai City Habitat Development Committee convened its second meeting at the Ripon Building on Thursday. Officials had recently assured a meeting would be held soon following a report published by TNIE on January 22, pointing out that the meeting has not been held for nearly three years even though …

In a few years, old sewer infrastructure in Chennai’s core areas may get a revamp
2 months, 1 week ago

In a few years, old sewer infrastructure in Chennai’s core areas may get a revamp

The Hindu  

In a few years, the old and ageing sewer network in Chennai’s core areas, is set to gain a much-needed upgrade. The final detailed project report to improve the sewer infrastructure in zones covered by two sewage treatment plants will be ready by February. The officials of the Metrowater said that the consulting firm had presented a draft of detailed …

Piped water supply to be disrupted in various parts of Chennai on January 28
2 months, 1 week ago

Piped water supply to be disrupted in various parts of Chennai on January 28

The Hindu  

Residents of seven Chennai zones and parts of Avadi municipal corporation will not receive piped drinking water supply on January 28. Water distribution will be suspended in parts of Chennai zones — Anna Nagar, Tiruvottiyur, Ambattur, Manali, Madhavaram, Tondiarpet, and Thiru.Vi.Ka. A press release from Chennai Metrowater said work would be carried out to fix electromagnetic flow metres in the …

Why Union Budget 2025 should focus on community-driven approach to solve India’s water problems
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Union Budget 2025 should focus on community-driven approach to solve India’s water problems

Firstpost  

What would be ideal is if upcoming budget is a predominantly “green” one that aligns old and new programmes with climate action, finances the deployment of the latest eco-friendly technologies and strengthens the waste conservation ecosystem across the country India has more than a sixth of the world’s population but only 4 per cent of its water resources. Union Budget …

WRD defers decision to seek Krishna water for Chennai as reservoirs are full
2 months, 3 weeks ago

WRD defers decision to seek Krishna water for Chennai as reservoirs are full

The Hindu  

The Water Resources Department has deferred its decision to seek Krishna water from Andhra Pradesh until February as the city’s reservoirs are brimming with storage. We will wait for the water level to decrease in the major water bodies and request for Krishna water to store in Poondi reservoir for city water supply,” said an official. Officials recalled that Krishna …

Surplus rain helps raise Chennai’s groundwater table: analysis
3 months, 1 week ago

Surplus rain helps raise Chennai’s groundwater table: analysis

The Hindu  

There has been a steady rise in groundwater level in Chennai since June owing to surplus rainfall both during southwest monsoon and ongoing northeast monsoon, according to an analysis by Chennai Rains, a weather blogging site. K. Srikanth, weather blogger, Chennai Rains said, “We digressed from weather analysis to Chennai’s water table to check the groundwater saturation level and flood …

Chennai Corporation drains water from 334 of 342 flooded areas; 1,686 pumps deployed
4 months ago

Chennai Corporation drains water from 334 of 342 flooded areas; 1,686 pumps deployed

The Hindu  

A day after heavy rain due to Cyclone Fengal, water was drained from 334 spots of the 342 locations in the city which reported waterlogging, according to a press release from the Greater Chennai Corporation. GCC reported that between 6 a.m. on November 30 and 6 a.m. on December 1, 2024, Chennai recorded an average rainfall of 10.902 cm. GCC …

Inadequate drainage turns the city more vulnerable to floods
4 months ago

Inadequate drainage turns the city more vulnerable to floods

The Hindu  

A breach in the Arasankazhani lake near Chemmancherry-Perumbakkam, as confirmed by officials, left many people struggling on Sunday, when the rain stopped after Cyclone Fengal made landfall late on November 30. Alleging inadequate storm water drains, Opposition parties have been asking the government to release a White Paper based on the Thiruppugazh Committee’s recommendations for flood mitigation and management. Even …

Heavy rains cause severe waterlogging, residents struggle with inadequate relief in northern Chennai
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4 months ago

Heavy rains cause severe waterlogging, residents struggle with inadequate relief in northern Chennai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The heavy rains across Chennai on Saturday, with an average of 11 cm of rain recorded, left several northern areas in the city severely waterlogged. While the Greater Chennai Corporation had set up relief centres as a precautionary measure against flooding, a few of them lacked sufficient provisions such as blankets, drinking water, and food. S Nandhini, a resident …

Devise Monsoon Plan in Chennai to protect homeless
4 months ago

Devise Monsoon Plan in Chennai to protect homeless

New Indian Express  

Following the major impact of the 2015 floods in Chennai, the government of Tamil Nadu has been putting special focus on flood mitigation measures in the city. An analysis of the steps taken by the government shows some measures have had positive impacts, some not so much, and specific gaps that need to be addressed. The formulation of the Advisory …

Chennai braces for rain, pond restoration stuck
4 months, 1 week ago

Chennai braces for rain, pond restoration stuck

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: As Chennai gets ready for another round of intense rain, the Greater Chennai Corporation’s initiative to restore 14 ponds to save the city from floods seems to have made little headway. The civic body awarded contracts for the restoration work in six packages in 2023 and January 2024 at a total cost of Rs 20.47 crore under Singara Chennai …

Reimagining Chennai's Waterways: A Holistic Approach to Water Security
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Reimagining Chennai's Waterways: A Holistic Approach to Water Security

New Indian Express  

The article highlights the dire water situation in Chennai, with citizens facing water scarcity, flooding, and pollution. It suggests that comprehensive city planning is the key to addressing these issues. The co-founders of 'Thisai' propose a new direction by focusing on sustainable water management and restoring the city's rivers and canals. The article emphasizes the need for a holistic approach …

'We should plan for one Tsunami every 100 years'
4 months, 4 weeks ago

'We should plan for one Tsunami every 100 years'

New Indian Express  

In 1802, Madras was the epicentre of a project that eventually led to the discovery that Mount Everest was the tallest peak in the world. The canal, which is about 800 km long from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh to Chidambaram, and Kosasthalaiyar, Cooum and Adyar rivers that run through the city are a reminder of how Chennai is geographically endowed …

Waterlogging lingers, drain repair orders issued in Chennai
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Waterlogging lingers, drain repair orders issued in Chennai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Without further rains, all areas in the city is expected to be free from waterlogging by Thursday night, said city corporation officials. Some parts that were inundated on Wednesday, including Mullai Nagar in Vyasarpadi, parts of Pulianthope and Pattalam, were cleared, barring a few streets like Kanakaraya Thottam and Ansari street in Pattalam where water mixed with sludge, say …

Chennai Corporation rushes to repair roads dug up for civic work
6 months, 1 week ago

Chennai Corporation rushes to repair roads dug up for civic work

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The city corporation is rushing to complete another set of road works ahead of the monsoon, especially in Perungudi zone where the civic body drew flak during the last monsoon. Corporation officials said that they will soon issue work orders to close roads dug up in over 40 streets, including AGS colony and Venkateswara Nagar in Velachery, Sai Ganesh …

Study finds infrastructure gaps that led to flooding in Chennai last monsoon
7 months ago

Study finds infrastructure gaps that led to flooding in Chennai last monsoon

The Hindu  

The heavy rain brought on by Cyclone Michaung led to widespread flooding that made life hard for residents of many localities. The study points to the deficiencies in infrastructure and socio-economic disparities that complicated the situation in north Chennai during the cyclone and the resultant water stagnation in December last. A slew of reasons The study states, “Chennai city once …

Chennai floods of 2015: water, water everywhere
7 months, 1 week ago

Chennai floods of 2015: water, water everywhere

The Hindu  

When we Chennai-ites read of flooding in other cities, we turn to the next news item remarking that it could not be worse than the flood of 2015. But 2015 was special for another reason – delay in opening the sluices of the Chembarambakkam reservoir which caused a huge amount of water to be released into the Adyar river. As …

How Chennai is getting ready to tackle the monsoon this year
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How Chennai is getting ready to tackle the monsoon this year

The Hindu  

With the monsoon approaching, the government has planned a series of measures, involving many departments, to mitigate the impact of the rain. In the Kosasthalayar River Basin, the GCC will construct 675.37 km of storm water drains at an estimated cost of ₹3,220 crore. In the Kovalam Basin Phase I, costing ₹150.45 crore and funded by KfW Development Bank, 37.09 …

Chennai Corporation pushes back metro water proposal to allow road cuts without nod
8 months ago

Chennai Corporation pushes back metro water proposal to allow road cuts without nod

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation has pushed back a proposal from the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department which suggested making prior permission from the civic body not mandatory for initiating road cuts for drainage and water supply work. Official sources said the proposal was put forth to enable the Chennai Metro Water and Sewerage Board to take up certain …

Ahead of monsoon, incomplete storm water drains cause concern in Chennai
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ahead of monsoon, incomplete storm water drains cause concern in Chennai

The Hindu  

Time and again, the torrential rain in Chennai has prompted concerns over the city’s preparedness, with flooded streets and incomplete storm water drains drawing the attention of all. Even the summer rain was a matter of concern in some core areas and in many added areas where residents expect the Greater Chennai Corporation to complete the storm water drains to …

Chennai Corporation comes up with six strategies to combat congestion and pollution
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Chennai Corporation comes up with six strategies to combat congestion and pollution

The Hindu  

The Greater Chennai Corporation has come up with six strategies aimed at reducing congestion and pollution, as part of the Chennai Climate Action Plan. The Urban Management Centre of Ahmedabad had developed these strategies that are: improving public transport, introducing non-motorized transit options, improving walkways, implementing congestion pricing, regulating freight and managing parking. These measures aim to support low-carbon infrastructure, …

Flood mitigation work starts early in south Chennai
10 months ago

Flood mitigation work starts early in south Chennai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Water Resources Department has commenced flood mitigation works earlier than usual this year to tackle the northeast monsoon. The department has also proposed comprehensive flood mitigation projects throughout the city and its outskirts. Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena recently inspected a few places in the city and instructed officials to expedite flood mitigation efforts before the northeast monsoon, …

Greater Chennai Corporation plans flood control measures with assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency
10 months ago

Greater Chennai Corporation plans flood control measures with assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency

The Hindu  

The Greater Chennai Corporation is planning a slew of flood mitigation measures after meeting with the Japan International Cooperation Agency. JICA was roped in to formulate a comprehensive flood control master plan in the urbanised river basins of the city in June 2022. As a part of this, officials of the GCC, the Water Resources Department, and the State Revenue …

Sewage & rainwater flood Tiruneermalai roads in Chennai
10 months, 1 week ago

Sewage & rainwater flood Tiruneermalai roads in Chennai

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: For the residents of Tiruneermalai’s Ranga Nagar, rain is nothing short of a nightmare. Every time it pours, they get into a high alert as rainwater mixed with the polluted water from Naatu Canal leads to flooding in this low-lying area. Because of garbage and sewage dumping, the capacity of the canal meant to take surplus water from Tiruneermalai …

Karnataka Water Crisis: 105 villages in Mysuru district likely to face water scarcity in next 2 months
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka Water Crisis: 105 villages in Mysuru district likely to face water scarcity in next 2 months

The Hindu  

The Mysuru Zilla Panchayat took stock of possible water scarcity in the district due to depleting water levels in reservoirs and plummeting groundwater table coupled with heat wave conditions. Gayatri said that 105 villages in the district have been flagged as likely to face drinking water scarcity over the next two months. While thrust is on ensuring drinking water, officials …

Understanding and tackling urban floods in India
1 year ago

Understanding and tackling urban floods in India

Hindustan Times  

Given their frequent recurrence in Indian cities, the problem of urban flooding is gaining focus in policy discussions. Indeed, urban floods can cause massive loss of infrastructure, property, and lives, and have a substantial economic impact. To ensure they remain functional and secure, Indian cities must tackle the issue of floods by examining the urban over-densification problem and adopting innovative …

100 taluks in Karnataka hit by drinking water crisis, says Chief Minister
1 year ago

100 taluks in Karnataka hit by drinking water crisis, says Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Close to 100 taluks in Karnataka have been facing severe drinking water crisis and tankers have been pressed into service to supply water to residents. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday took stock of the situation in the State by holding a videoconference with Deputy Commissioners and Chief Executive Officers of ZPs and said 98 out of 236 taluks have been …

Some parts of Chennai may experience sewage overflow on January 24, 25
1 year, 2 months ago

Some parts of Chennai may experience sewage overflow on January 24, 25

The Hindu  

Some parts of Chennai may experience sewage issues due to improvement work that is to be carried out by Chennai Metrowater on Wednesday and Thursday. A press release said areas in Teynampet and Adyar zones may experience sewage overflow as interconnection work of sewer pipelines will be executed on Adyar’s L.B. Later this week, areas of north Chennai may experience …

Chennai's road to recovery after devastating December floods
1 year, 2 months ago

Chennai's road to recovery after devastating December floods

Hindustan Times  

“Chennai has been in depression since December 4,” a 40-something Chennaiite, who heads an equity market research firm said when asked about how the city was coping nearly a month after torrential rains devastated it and four adjoining districts. Subsequently, when the Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust was formed in 2006 to restore lakes and rivers, the Chennai Corporation first realised …

Chennai floods a call for integrating climate action in masterplans
1 year, 3 months ago

Chennai floods a call for integrating climate action in masterplans

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Michaung struck Chennai on December 4, killing many people and marooning tens of thousands of residents. The city is now planning to integrate the climate action plan into its third masterplan, which will come into force by 2026 and guide the development of the Chennai Metropolitan Area for the next 20 years. In Chennai for example, the Chennai Metropolitan …

Opportune moment to rediscover Chennai’s hydrology
1 year, 3 months ago

Opportune moment to rediscover Chennai’s hydrology

The Hindu  

Unusually heavy rainfall years have been becoming more frequent in recent decades in India. And, how does one convert disaster into opportunity so that the city of Chennai also gets abundant water supply? The key issue, therefore, is to highlight the necessity to decode Chennai’s urban and peri-urban hydrology, its ecosystem in its totality, and make meaningful and scientific interventions …

Chennai floods | Why were people angry?
1 year, 3 months ago

Chennai floods | Why were people angry?

The Hindu  

To be fair to the government, before the cyclone hit, they were well prepared for it. The government posted NDRF and SDRF teams along eight coastal districts in north Tamil Nadu. The government handled the release of water from reservoirs extremely well, which ensured that Chennai did not face the kind man-made disaster that happened in December 2015. While Ministers …

Chennai Floods: What is the way forward for a developing Chennai vulnerable to flooding?
1 year, 3 months ago

Chennai Floods: What is the way forward for a developing Chennai vulnerable to flooding?

Hindustan Times  

Last week’s Cyclone Michaung, which struck on December 4, killing at least 20 people and marooning tens of thousands of residents in Chennai, has raised questions on what solutions can be taken to lessen the impact of such flash floods. Dense urbanisation leading to worsening floods While the present government has increased the network of stormwater drains, Chennai's suburbs, added …

Tackling Chennai’s flood problem
1 year, 3 months ago

Tackling Chennai’s flood problem

The Hindu  

The torrential rains triggered by Cyclone Michaung on December 3-4 in Chennai and its neighbouring districts exposed yet again the limits of urban planning. Eight years ago, the release of water from the Chembarambakkam reservoir, one of the water sources for Chennai, into Adyar in the south was widely cited as the main cause of the floods. The Comptroller and …

Central Chennai registers highest number of rain-related complaints
1 year, 4 months ago

Central Chennai registers highest number of rain-related complaints

The Hindu  

Central Chennai, covering Thiru. Speaking to mediapersons at Ripon Buildings on Thursday, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Secretary D. Karthikeyan said the water stagnation in T. Nagar was caused by the sudden rise in the level of the Adyar owing to the release of 6,400 cusecs of water from Chembarambakkam and challenges in the discharge of water through the Mambalam …

T.N. Rains | Stormwater drains in Chennai have failed to prevent waterlogging: Ramadoss
1 year, 4 months ago

T.N. Rains | Stormwater drains in Chennai have failed to prevent waterlogging: Ramadoss

The Hindu  

PMK founder S. Ramadoss on Thursday, November 30, 2023 said the stormwater drain systems have struggled to relieve water stagnation in Chennai and its suburbs, and called for review and changes to be made in the systems. In a statement, he pointed out that Chennai had witnessed heavy rains on Wednesday, perhaps for the first time after the completion of …

Chennai Rains | Corporation has completed work in 98% of stormwater drains: Minister K.N. Nehru
1 year, 4 months ago

Chennai Rains | Corporation has completed work in 98% of stormwater drains: Minister K.N. Nehru

The Hindu  

The Chennai Corporation has completed 98% of the stormwater drain work to improve monsoon preparedness in the city, said T.N. Following an inspection of inundated areas on Saturday November 4, 2023, Mr. Nehru said the remaining 2% of the work would be completed soon. Safe drinking water Stressing the need to supply safe drinking water to all residents during the …

Robotics, AI solutions mooted for preventing contamination of drinking water
1 year, 5 months ago

Robotics, AI solutions mooted for preventing contamination of drinking water

The Hindu  

Local bodies in the Chennai Metropolitan Area are planning to deploy robotics and artificial intelligence solutions in the maintenance of sewer lines and storm-water drains. Senior officials of the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department have started discussions with experts in robotics and artificial intelligence for maintenance of septic tanks, sewer lines, storm-water drains, prevent contamination of water and reduce …

Storm-water drain work almost completed in Chennai’s core areas, says Corporation
1 year, 5 months ago

Storm-water drain work almost completed in Chennai’s core areas, says Corporation

The Hindu  

Storm-water drain work is in full swing and 90% of the work has been done in the city’s core areas, according to the Greater Chennai Corporation. Speaking to reporters, he said: “The GCC has taken up 300 roadworks — we could finish 312 km of this as storm-water drain works. In May 2021, 2,624 km of storm-water drain was constructed …

Chennai Corporation to collaborate with International Finance Corporation to promote climate investments
1 year, 5 months ago

Chennai Corporation to collaborate with International Finance Corporation to promote climate investments

The Hindu  

The Greater Chennai Corporation is all set to collaborate with the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group, to promote climate investments as part of its implementation of a climate action plan. After a series of deliberations, the civic body is expected to move into the implementation phase of the Chennai Climate Action Plan, and is likely to prepare …

We have requested central team to visit region, assess water crisis: Karnataka deputy CM
1 year, 6 months ago

We have requested central team to visit region, assess water crisis: Karnataka deputy CM

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar announced on Friday that the state government has formally requested a central team to visit the region and assess the water scarcity issue affecting the Cauvery basin. Former Karnataka chief minister, BS Yediyurappa, however, criticised the Congress-led government, alleging that they have been releasing water despite the shortage to appease their political allies in …

Chennai rains | Several localities experience power shutdowns
1 year, 9 months ago

Chennai rains | Several localities experience power shutdowns

The Hindu  

Chennai experienced power shutdowns in several parts, ranging from one hour to more than four hours from early morning on Monday, June 19, 2023. The heavy overnight rains, combined with thunder that lashed the city from Sunday night onwards forced the local officials of Tangedco to switch off power supply in some areas even while the tripping of feeders caused …

Water Resources Department looking for technical support, funding from EU
1 year, 11 months ago

Water Resources Department looking for technical support, funding from EU

The Hindu  

The Water Resources Department is looking to gain technical support and have a tie-up for funding with the European Union to sustain urban water resources. Plugging of sewage outfalls, protection of urban channels to avoid illegal dumping of solid waste and real-time monitoring mechanism of water quality and storage in waterbodies were some of the challenges faced in urban lakes. …

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