Minister N. Anand to inaugurate desilting drive in Chennai
The Water Resources Department in Chennai is launching an annual desilting drive for major waterways to mitigate monsoon flooding risks. Minister N. Anand will oversee the project, which involves collaboration with NGOs and corporate partners.
Why it matters
Proactive infrastructure maintenance is critical for urban flood management in climate-vulnerable coastal cities like Chennai.
The Water Resources Department (WRD) is set to begin desilting waterways in and around Chennai on Monday as part of its annual monsoon preparedness measures.
A press release said Minister for Water Resources and Rural Development N. Anand is likely to inaugurate the work. He is expected to inspect the works at six locations over the three days.
Chennai has nearly 60 km of major waterways and water courses running for 54 km besides water bodies spread across about 3,700 hectares in and around the city. The exercise is aimed at reducing the risk of flooding during rainy days.
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