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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 …

MAYILADUTHURAI: With the Mettur dam nearing maximum capacity following the heavy rains last week and the surplus water being released into the Kollidam, the district administration in Mayiladuthurai has advised residents in vulnerable areas along the river to shift to safety. According to the water resources department, the storage level of the Mettur dam on Saturday stood at 117 feet …

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 …

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 …

The Water Resources Department (WRD) has proposed two key solutions to mitigate flooding in Chennai: reconstructing 19 bridges and removing encroachments from the Pallikaranai marshland. These measures are part of a comprehensive plan to address the city's flooding issues, which have been caused by heavy rains and infrastructure limitations. The WRD has submitted a detailed project report outlining the need …

Water Resources Department clarifies correct quantum of water is being released in LBP main canal

Following complaints from a section of farmers that the quantum of water released into the Lower Bhavani Project main canal was lower than 2,300 cusecs, officials from the Ground Water Division of the Water Resources Department measured the flow using optical methods and confirmed that 2,300 cusecs of water is indeed being released. 439, dated 14 August 2024, water was …

Water Resources Department steps up monsoon preparation work; starts cleaning waterways

The Water Resources Department has accelerated work to clear sand bars from various confluence points of the Buckingham canal and the sea and the Cooum river estuary, ahead of the northeast monsoon, in an effort to alleviate inundation. Of the nearly 47 machines deployed in waterways falling under the WRD’s Araniyar division, the department has engaged six machines in various …

The Water Resources Department officials took up repair works on gate no.69 of the Prakasam Barrage constructed across river Krishna in Vijayawada. The counterweight of gate 69 broke when a boat from an unknown place upstream of the Barrage drifted towards the Barrage and hit the gate hard on last Monday. The officials, on Thursday, removed the counterweight of gate …

CHENNAI: A total of 57% of the 1,202 firkas surveyed by the Water Resources Department for groundwater use have been classified as over-exploited, semi-critical or critical. According to WRD’s assessment report for the year 2023-24 accessed by TNIE, firkas are classified as over-exploited if the stage of groundwater extraction, a measure of annual ground water extraction over annual extractable ground …

Georgia wildlife officials have asked the public for help eradicating a colony of invasive 'mystery snails,' which harbor dangerous parasites and damage property. 'Recent regulatory changes prohibit individuals from possessing live mystery snails within the state of Georgia,' as Georgia's Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division reiterated on Tuesday, 'regardless of their intended use.' Georgia wildlife officials have asked …

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, …

ERODE : THE inflow to Mettur reservoir dropped to a mere five cusecs on Wednesday. However, the Water Resources Department officials said drinking water requirements could be met for more than 100 days with the existing water available. In particular, 174 combined drinking water projects depend on this dam across the state. At present, 2,200 cusecs of water from the …

ERODE: Farmers have appealed to the water resources department not to reduce the volume of water released from the Bhavanisagar dam for Lower Bhavani Project canal for irrigation. On Sunday, the the dam received inflow of 17 cusecs and water level stood at 68.68 feet against full reservoir level of 105 feet. M Ravi, Organiser of Lower Bhavani Irrigation Conservation …

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

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 …

Water Resources Department plans to build a wall around Porur Lake

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 …

The Water Resources Department has started preliminary work on building a check dam across the Palar at Ullavur in Kancheepuram district. Officials said the height of the check dam would be 1.5 metres and it would help recharge groundwater and augment water supply to neighbouring villages. “We plan to complete building the Ullavur check dam by May next year,” said …