‘Waterlogging is a new problem on Karukku Old Road in Ambattur’
Residents of Karukku Old Road in Ambattur are facing persistent waterlogging issues, which they attribute to a compound wall built around a nearby pond. The stagnation has created safety hazards and blocked emergency access.
Why it matters
This highlights the impact of poor urban planning and infrastructure maintenance on local community safety and quality of life.
‘Waterlogging is a new problem on Karukku Old Road in Ambattur’ left Karukku Old Road in Ambattur following the rains in October 2026. Photo: special arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/cities/chennai/442u86/article71619755.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20dcangr%20K1.jpg Readers Write: K N Srinivas points out that until two years ago, Karukku Old Road never witnessed inundation even during heavy downpours Karukku Old Road in Ambattur has been inundated ever since the onset of this North East Monsoon last week. This was the case last rainy season also, when the road was under sheets of water for days together. Water receded days after the rains subsided. To be precise, after the rainy season. In the case of this road, pumping out water using motors does not help, as water stagnation recurs following the next spell of rains. It may be noted, this road never witnessed waterlogging until two years ago.
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