Minister N. Anand to inaugurate desilting drive in Chennai
The Water Resources Department is set to begin desilting waterways in and around Chennai as part of its annual monsoon preparedness measures. Minister for Water Resources and Rural Development N. Anand is likely to inaugurate the work and inspect the works at six locations over three days. The exercise aims to reduce the risk of flooding during rainy days by clearing waterways and water bodies in the city.
- ▪The desilting drive is part of the annual monsoon preparedness measures in Chennai.
- ▪Minister N. Anand is expected to inaugurate the work and inspect six locations over three days.
- ▪The exercise will be carried out in partnership with corporates, volunteers, and non-governmental organisations.
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The Water Resources Department (WRD) is set to begin desilting waterways in and around Chennai on Monday as part of its annual monsoon preparedness measures.A press release said Minister for Water Resources and Rural Development N. Anand is likely to inaugurate the work. He is expected to inspect the works at six locations over the three days.Chennai has nearly 60 km of major waterways and water courses running for 54 km besides water bodies spread across about 3,700 hectares in and around the city. The exercise is aimed at reducing the risk of flooding during rainy days.The work would be carried out in partnership with corporates, volunteers, and non-governmental organisations, and completed ahead of the Northeast monsoon.
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