Chennai and other coastal districts of Tamil Nadu have again suffered heavy rains in the past few days and many places have been flooded.
Published: November 13, 2021 6:53 AM |
Last updated: November 13, 2021 4:19 PM
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How do I drive this flooded road at Kannigapuram near KK Nagar in Chennai? Do you think the bike is better or would you rather jump in a car? (Photo | Martin Louis, EPS)
Chennai and other coastal districts of Tamil Nadu have again suffered heavy rains in recent days and many places have been flooded. It might be inappropriate to compare it to the 2015 Flood, but the incessant rains and strong winds inevitably brought back haunted memories for many. It’s definitely worth noting that this time around, various government agencies and municipal companies were much better prepared and on their toes to help the thousands of people who were suddenly immobilized by the rain.
Though in many areas, that still If there were still problems with the electricity and water supply to be resolved, the authorities quickly evacuated the people stranded by the sudden rise. It was encouraging to see how the Chennai Corporation’s communal kitchens served pongal, upma, and other dishes and saved the urban poor from starvation. The death toll of 18 from across the state was well below 174 reported during the 2015 rains. A regulated release of water from dams and other resources in the Chennai area saved the city from excessive flooding.
However, there are many lessons to be learned. The New Indian Express has reported multiple cases of assault along the banks of the Adyar and Cooum Rivers. Government agencies and private actors have also invaded the Ennore Kosasthalaiyar Basin, which protects residents of northern Chennai by absorbing huge amounts of floodwater. The government must take effective measures to protect the remnants of this fragile ecosystem.
It should also consider introducing environmentally friendly solutions to combat flooding. The use of rainwater must be made mandatory for all new real estate projects and individual houses. Any existing body of water and temple pools can be deepened and drained to hold more water. While the new rainwater drains have helped lower water levels quickly in several places, they appear to defy natural gradients in other areas. A scientific review should be carried out to address the problem.
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