Tiruchi Corporation steps up desilting ahead of northeast monsoon
The Tiruchi Corporation has allocated over 3 crore rupees for desilting major canals and stormwater drains ahead of the northeast monsoon. The project aims to prevent flooding by clearing over 200 kilometers of drainage channels.
Why it matters
Proactive infrastructure maintenance is critical for urban flood mitigation in regions prone to heavy monsoon rainfall.
Tiruchi Corporation has stepped up desilting of major canals and stormwater drains across all five zones of the city to prevent flooding and ensure smooth flow of rainwater.
A sum of ₹3.18 crore has been allocated for the exercise. Desilting has commenced along 215.74 km of channels such as Nattu Vaikkal, Samba Vaikkal, Kottai Vaikkal, Rettai Vaikkal, Kathari Vaikkal, Kaathan Vaikkal and Uyyakondan canal.
The works also cover major stormwater drains on Venice Street, North Andar Street, Butterworth Road, Madhura Garden, S.S. Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Poosari Street, Vasantha Nagar, Selva Nagar and Virupakshipuram, besides drains in the interior parts of the city.
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