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As Chennai braces for new rain spell, more water released from lakes
1 week, 2 days ago

As Chennai braces for new rain spell, more water released from lakes

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: As new weather system may bring more rains to the city between December 16 and 18, the total quantum of discharge from reservoirs supplying water to the city has gone up by 2,000 cusecs. Water Resources Department increased the discharge from Chembarambakkam reservoir from 4,500 cusecs to 6,000 cusecs as of Saturday noon, and from Puzhal lake from 500 …

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Farmers blame WRD's apathy for breach of lake at Tamil Nadu's Arumbavur
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Farmers blame WRD's apathy for breach of lake at Tamil Nadu's Arumbavur

New Indian Express  

Fearing collapse of the damaged structure due to high water inflow into the lake, farmers have been demanding the construction of a new one. Against this backdrop, on December 3, heavy rains induced by Cyclone Fengal increased water flow into the lake and caused the breach, submerging about 20 acres of paddy fields around. Knowing that the water flow to …

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Water level in Chembarambakkam lake in Chennai is 40 per cent less than last year
1 month, 1 week ago

Water level in Chembarambakkam lake in Chennai is 40 per cent less than last year

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The water level in Chembarambakkam lake, one of Chennai’s major drinking water sources, is 40% less than the corresponding level last year. According to data from the Water Resources Department, the current storage in the lake is 1.889 tmcft against the total capacity of 3.645 tmcft, while the storage last year was 3.130 tmcft. In this spell, we have …

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Walkers throng renovated Chitlapakkam Lake, but new washroom out of bounds
1 month, 1 week ago

Walkers throng renovated Chitlapakkam Lake, but new washroom out of bounds

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chitlapakkam Lake was recently revamped as a retreat for walkers and joggers, however, residents in the locality have urged authorities to ensure proper maintenance so that it does not fall behind in amenities, including lighting and toilets. “Water resources department must prioritise completion of the lake’s amenities, including the washroom and walkers’ path,” he said. Chitlapakkam Residents Associations Coordination …

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File status report on Vandalur lake restoration, T.N. Water Resources Department told
1 year, 7 months ago

File status report on Vandalur lake restoration, T.N. Water Resources Department told

The Hindu  

The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal has directed the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department to file a status report on evictions near the Vandalur lake, and on the restoration of the waterbody. The tribunal had suo motu taken up a case on the degeneration of Vandalur lake due to encroachments and contamination in 2020. Further, the NGT directed …

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Lack of illumination at Chitlapakkam lake irks regulars
2 years, 1 month ago

Lack of illumination at Chitlapakkam lake irks regulars

The Hindu  

Darkness engulfs the Chitlapakkam lake in Tambaram taluk in the evenings due to lack of lighting, making it hard for the walkers and posing a threat to women. A high-mast lamp on the Chitlapakkam Third Cross Street-Seethapathi Road junction used to shed some light on the upper bound of the lake, but it has stopped functioning for over a month …

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Rejuvenation efforts on at Madurantakam lake after many decades
2 years, 3 months ago

Rejuvenation efforts on at Madurantakam lake after many decades

The Hindu  

After many decades, Madurantakam lake, a large waterbody in Chengalpattu district, is being rejuvenated with an enhanced capacity to store water. This caused inundation in the agricultural lands in the surrounding villages during rainy season as the lake’s storage capacity had decreased by 24%. Deepening and augmenting storage capacity of the lake was one of the proposals mooted by the …

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Water Resources Department plans to build a wall around Porur Lake
3 years, 2 months ago

Water Resources Department plans to build a wall around Porur Lake

The Hindu  

A proposal to build a boundary wall around the Porur Lake is awaiting funds. WRD officials said the boundary wall would be built for a length of 6-7 km similar to the one built along Cooum river, with gaps to allow inflow of floodwater into the lake. “We are following up with local authorities in Kundrathur to set up a …

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Wall to be built around Porur lake to check dumping of waste
3 years, 5 months ago

Wall to be built around Porur lake to check dumping of waste

The Hindu  

The Water Resources Department is drawing up an estimate to construct a compound wall around Porur lake. The wall proposed to be constructed at a cost of around ₹20 crore would come up along the perimeter of the lake stretching for 5 km with small gaps to allow inflow of floodwater. Subramanian and officials of various government agencies inspected the …

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