Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Chennai Corporation Prepares for Monsoon at 219 Vulnerable Locations
Chennai officials are getting ready for heavy monsoon rains.
They found 219 places where water could collect or cause flooding.
Pumps will be used to remove water from these areas.
Workers are cleaning canals and larger waterways so rainwater can move more easily.
The Adyar estuary is also being cleaned because mud and tides can slow floodwater.
The city has prepared 215 shelters and 111 kitchens for people who may need help.
About 3,500 volunteers have signed up to support relief and medical work.
Dengue cases have increased, so workers are checking homes and removing places where mosquitoes can breed.
The Greater Chennai Corporation identified 219 locations prone to waterlogging during heavy rainfall.
Pumping arrangements are being made at vulnerable spots, including areas affected by Metro Rail construction.
Desilting work is progressing in 44 Corporation-maintained canals and 13 major waterways.
The Corporation has prepared 215 relief centres, 111 kitchens and about 3,500 registered volunteers.
Dengue cases have risen to nearly 700, while inspections and mosquito-breeding prevention measures continue.
- Who
- The Greater Chennai Corporation, led by Commissioner Dr. G.S. Sameeran, along with volunteers and civic workers.
- What
- The Corporation is preparing for monsoon flooding by identifying vulnerable locations, arranging pumps, cleaning waterways and preparing relief facilities.
- When
- Ahead of the monsoon; the measures were reported on Wednesday.
- Where
- Across Chennai, including locations along the OMR and ECR, the Adyar estuary and areas affected by Metro Rail construction.
- Why
- To reduce waterlogging and support residents during heavy rainfall, while also preventing mosquito breeding and controlling dengue.
- Vulnerable locations
- 219 locations identified as prone to waterlogging
- Canal work
- Desilting and other works are progressing in 44 Corporation-maintained canals
- Waterway work
- Desilting is under way in 13 major waterways maintained by the Water Resources Department
- Relief centres
- 215 centres have been kept ready
- Relief kitchens
- 111 kitchens have been prepared
- Volunteers
- About 3,500 volunteers registered through the Namma Chennai app
- Dengue cases
- Positive cases have increased to nearly 700, but officials said the situation remained stable