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How incorporating lake sensors can prevent flooding during the Chennai monsoon by Dayanand Krishnan July 3, 2024 Every year, Chennai experiences severe flooding, with cars being washed away,
homes submerged, and residents navigating waterlogged streets. One of the affected areas is Chitlapakkam, situated amidst three lakes — Chitlapakkam, Seliyur, and Rajakilpakkam — on
Chengalpettu's agricultural lands. Due to its proximity to these water bodies, Chitlapakkam suffers extensive flooding during Chennai's intense monsoon. We at Chitlapakkam Rising, along with
the Water Resources Department (WRD) and Tambaram Corporation have worked on flood mitigation measures such as the construction of ‘macro cut-and-cover drains’ around the lake, to drain
out surplus water during floods. We even initiated the construction of a…
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