Tamil Nadu govt., Corporation officials should be alert and monitor water levels in lakes: PMK
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Though Chembarambakkam lake has not but crammed up, round 67 lakes are full, says Ramadoss
The PMK on Tuesday stated steady supervision should be carried out after a flood warning was issued in relation to the water stage in Chembarambakkam lake in suburban Chennai.
In an announcement, occasion founder S. Ramadoss stated that whereas the capability of the Chembarambakkam lake is 3,645 mcft (24 toes), the water stage in the lake has virtually reached 3,000 mcft (21 toes).
“When the level reaches 22 feet, water will be released usually. However, the floods in 2015 continues to bring scary memories to the people of Chennai. There is no need to fear that there would be floods just because of the increase in the water level and that this fear was unnecessary, according to the PWD officials. This is enough to remove fear but the State Government and people should be alert,” he stated.
“Though Chembarambakkam lake has not yet filled up, around 67 lakes out of the 909 lakes in Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu district have been completely filled. As many as 127 lakes are 75% full, 206 lakes are 50% full. In the next few years, the remaining lakes will also fill up. Thirty lakes in the nearby Sriperumbudhur district are also full. In this situation, the continuous rains might pose a risk to Chennai. The State government and Chennai Corporation should be alert,” he stated.
People in low-lying areas should be evacuated to a protected place and individuals dwelling in the banks of Cooum River, Buckingham Canal should be monitored repeatedly by police, firefighters and PWD officials.
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