Chennai: Authorities launch water from Chembarambakkam reservoir in June for first time in a few years

On Tuesday, the Public Works Division launched water at 250 cubic ft per second from the Chembarambakkam reservoir because it was receiving copious influx.

The persistent rain up to now few days has elevated the water degree in lots of reservoirs in Chennai and different neighbouring districts. After the spell of rain up to now few days, the storage degree on the Chembarambakkam reservoir on Tuesday reached 3,509 million cubic ft (mcf) towards its full capability of three,645 mcf. The storage the final 12 months in the identical month was 2,680 mcf. The reservoir additionally reached 23.48 ft on Tuesday night towards its whole capability of 24 ft.

The mixed storage capability of reservoirs together with Poondi, Cholavaram, Crimson Hills, and Kannankottai was 8,170 mcf on Tuesday. Because the water degree was quick filling up, the authorities had stopped diverting the Krishna water from Poondi reservoir to Chemberambakkam.

As a result of launch of water from Chembarambakkam, a flood warning has been issued to the residents of neighbourhoods alongside the banks of the Adyar River. Authorities may enhance the discharge of surplus water on Wednesday relying on the influx of water.

The India Meteorological Division (IMD) has predicted gentle to reasonable rain within the upcoming days over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal areas. Until 5:30 am on Wednesday, Meenambakkam recorded 33 mm of rainfall, Nungambakkam 27.6 mm, Adirampattinam 22.0 mm, and Salem 15.0 mm.

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai on Tuesday famous that the sky situation is more likely to be partly cloudy for the following two days. “Thunderstorm with Gentle / reasonable rain is more likely to happen in some areas. Most and minimal temperature is more likely to be round 35˚C and 26-27˚C respectively,” mentioned the RMC.