Complete all monsoon preparedness works in Chennai by September-end, T.N. Chief Secretary instructs officials
Mr. Sai Kumar told officials to remove water hyacinth and silt obstructing the flow of rainwater through canals and culverts
Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar has directed officials in Chennai to complete all monsoon preparedness works by the end of September, instructing them to prevent any inconvenience to residents. During an inspection in Adyar, Perungudi, and Sholinganallur zones, the Chief Secretary emphasized the removal of water hyacinth and silt obstructing rainwater flow through canals and culverts.
The Government College Campus (GCC), Water Resources Department, Highways Department, Chennai Metro Rail, and Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board have been directed to coordinate the works and finish by the September deadline.
In Adyar, the Chief Secretary examined a ₹13.52-crore stormwater drain nearing completion near Tidel Park, designed to transport rainwater from IIT-Madras to the Buckingham Canal. The 660-metre drain will feature two passages, each measuring 3 m x 3 m. In Perungudi, canal improvement works in Mylai Balaji Nagar (Ward 188) have progressed 235 metres and 207 metres, at costs of ₹6.48 crore and ₹8.68 crore respectively. The remaining 110 metres are to be completed by officials.
Additionally, the Chief Secretary inspected canal improvement works in Sholinganallur and Metro Rail work at the Okkiyam Maduvu canal. He directed officials to ensure seamless coordination between the GCC, Water Resources Department, Highways Department, Chennai Metro Rail, and Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board to achieve the monsoon preparedness targets by the end of September.
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