Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Chennai Corporation Allocates Rs 100 Crore for Monsoon Preparedness
Chennai is getting ready for heavy rain during the Northeast Monsoon.
The city government has set aside Rs 100 crore for this preparation.
Workers will clean 1,671 kilometres of stormwater drains.
Damaged areas will also be repaired.
Pumps will be placed in areas that could flood.
More than 1,000 temporary workers will help during emergencies.
Drones will inspect canals for blockages, and emergency kits will be bought for families affected by floods.
Several government agencies must finish their work by the end of September.
The Greater Chennai Corporation allocated Rs 100 crore for precautionary measures ahead of the Northeast Monsoon and El Niño phenomenon.
Rs 22.46 crore will fund desilting across 1,671 km of stormwater drains, while Rs 10 crore will support local disaster mitigation.
The Corporation earmarked Rs 22 crore for repairs and Rs 26.53 crore for 150 100-horsepower pumps and 500 tractor-mounted pumps.
More than 1,000 temporary workers will support emergencies, with additional funds for pump operations, water tanks and canal drone surveys.
Officials from civic and infrastructure agencies were directed to coordinate and complete preparations by the end of September.
- Who
- The Greater Chennai Corporation, led in this decision by Commissioner G S Sameeran, along with civic and infrastructure agencies.
- What
- Allocated Rs 100 crore for citywide monsoon precautionary and flood-preparedness measures.
- When
- The decision was made at a recent review meeting reported on August 30; preparations must be completed by the end of September.
- Where
- Across Chennai, including stormwater drains, canals, low-lying areas and local administrative units.
- Why
- To prepare for the upcoming Northeast Monsoon and El Niño phenomenon and reduce the effects of flooding and related emergencies.
- Total allocation
- Rs 100 crore
- Drain desilting
- Rs 22.46 crore for 1,671 km of stormwater drains
- Local mitigation
- Rs 10 crore for local administrative units, including Rs 5 lakh per ward
- Repairs
- Rs 22 crore for region-wise tenders to repair and restore damaged stretches
- Flood pumps
- Rs 26.53 crore for 150 100-horsepower pumps and 500 tractor-mounted pumps
- Emergency workforce
- More than 1,000 temporary workers, supported by Rs 4.65 crore for pump and water-tank operations
- Emergency support
- Rs 60 lakh for 15,000 kits containing essential commodities for flood-affected families
