A new project will be chalked out to divert surplus water in Cauvery river to meet Chennai’s drinking water needs, Minister for Municipal Administration K.N.Nehru said here on Tuesday. Surplus Cauvery water that otherwise would drain into the sea during monsoon would be stored in Palar river. The Minister reviewed various projects of Chennai Metrowater and Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD) during the meeting. Ongoing drinking water projects in areas such as Mathur, Jaladampet, Madipakkam and Uthandi must also be expedited. Discussions were also held on TWAD projects, including Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) schemes, Combined Water Supply Schemes.

Source: The Hindu June 29, 2021 22:52 UTC