Panel discusses flood-mitigation measures
The Hindu
Committee headed by Thiruppugazh takes stock of flood risk in 700 areas
The head of the advisory committee for mitigation and management of flood risk in Chennai metropolitan area, V. Thiruppugazh, held a meeting with civic officials in Ripon Buildings on Saturday to assess the situation in more than 700 localities.
Mr. Thiruppugazh has started an assessment of civic issues reported by residents in localities such as Pulianthope, T. Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Kolathur, West Mambalam, Perungudi and Anna Nagar. The meeting discussed temporary solutions to prevent flooding and the challenges in implementing long-term measures.
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