NHAI begins work to remove temporary bunds along Cooum
The NHAI has begun removing temporary work platforms from the Cooum River to ensure water flow during the upcoming monsoon season. This action follows previous environmental concerns and directives from the National Green Tribunal.
Why it matters
Proactive removal of construction debris from riverbeds is critical for flood prevention and environmental safety in urban Chennai.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has begun to remove the temporary work platforms put up along the Cooum River for the construction of the 20-km long double-decker Chennai Port-Maduravoyal Elevated Corridor.
During a meeting convened by the Additional Chief Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply, Gagandeep Singh Bedi, on Northeast monsoon preparedness on Saturday, the NHAI had promised that the platforms would be removed before the first week of October to ensure the free flow of water in the river during monsoon, official sources said.
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