Chennai initiates ₹83 crore flood mitigation and sewage infrastructure upgrades

The Chennai municipal government has allocated ₹41 crore for stormwater drainage systems in western districts to mitigate recurring flood risks, alongside a ₹42 crore upgrade to the Tiruvottiyur sewage treatment plant. These projects represent a targeted effort to improve urban resilience in flood-prone zones, though the timeline for completion remains unspecified.