WRD proposes short-term flood mitigation works in Chennai ahead of Northeast monsoon
The Water Resources Department in Chennai has proposed a series of short-term flood mitigation projects to improve infrastructure ahead of the Northeast monsoon. The plan includes removing bottlenecks in waterways and installing flood regulators to manage water flow.
Why it matters
It addresses critical climate adaptation and disaster management needs for a major urban center prone to seasonal flooding.
In an effort to improve Chennai’s flood resilience, the Water Resources Department (WRD) plans to begin a series of short-term projects to rehabilitate water bodies and remove bottlenecks in waterways, ahead of the Northeast monsoon.
The department has proposed about 20 flood mitigation projects in Chennai basin for implementation during this financial year. With the major works expected to take a few months to commence after the Tamil Nadu Assembly approves the Budget, the department has proposed to implement schemes on priority as a special drive.
Sources in the WRD said the department has proposed projects to the State government at an estimated cost of ₹400 crore. While the major schemes await government nod, the department would carry out works to reduce flooding under the State Disaster Mitigation Fund.
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