Uthandi residents raise concerns over ₹91-crore flood canal project, flag environmental and groundwater risks
Residents of Uthandi's VGP Layout are raising concerns over the ₹91-crore Straight-Cut Flood Escape Channel project, citing potential environmental harm and threats to groundwater. The Water Resources Department's project aims to alleviate flooding in south Chennai by creating a 1.05-km canal from the Buckingham Canal to the Bay of Bengal. Locals fear the canal could disrupt ecosystems and reduce groundwater levels in the area. The channel is designed to discharge up to 550 cusecs of floodwater.
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Residents of VGP Layout in Uthandi have raised concerns over the proposed Straight-Cut Flood Escape Channel project by the Water Resources Department (WRD), warning that it could cause significant environmental damage and impact critical groundwater resources. The ₹91-crore project is intended to tackle recurring flooding in south Chennai, especially in low-lying areas around the Pallikaranai marsh. It involves constructing a 1.05-kilometre canal linking the Buckingham Canal to the Bay of Bengal at Uthandi, with a planned discharge capacity of up to 550 cusecs.
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