{
  "id": 4475135,
  "title": "Create a large reservoir in Parandur: Anbumani",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/create-a-large-reservoir-in-parandur-anbumani",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T18:19:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/create-a-large-reservoir-in-parandur-anbumani/article71408276.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss called for the creation of a large water reservoir on the 5,700-acre land acquired in Parandur for the cancelled greenfield airport project. Speaking at a rally in Chennai urging the declaration of Pallikaranai marshlands as a Ramsar site, Ramadoss proposed connecting the existing 33 lakes in the area and extending the reservoir over 5,500 acres. He argued that this would greatly benefit the people of Chennai and surrounding districts, as the current airport runway is insufficient for large aircraft and cargo facilities at Chennai airport are inadequate. Ramadoss also emphasized the need to protect agricultural lands in Parandur and urged against acquiring agricultural lands for the Cheyyar Melma SIPCOT expansion.",
  "summary": "Chennai needs a second airport since the runway at the current airport is not of the same standard or convenience as those at international airports, says PMK leader",
  "key_points": [
    "PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss proposes large reservoir on 5,700-acre Parandur land.",
    "Existing 33 lakes in area to be connected and reservoir extended over 5,500 acres.",
    "Proposal aims to benefit Chennai and surrounding districts, protect agricultural lands."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}