A portion of RK Mutt Road in Mylapore, Chennai, collapsed again due to a sewage pipeline leak. Residents blame old infrastructure and poor coordination between civic bodies for the recurring danger.
Chennai's Metrowater will integrate the 500 mcft Kannankottai Thervai Kandigai reservoir into the city's drinking supply by March, adding 15 MLD. The ₹16.73 crore pipeline project will benefit 1 lakh residents.
Another major road cave-in on Chennai's R K Mutt Road in Mylapore raises alarm over aging infrastructure. Metrowater blames a 25-year-old corroded sewer line. Residents demand permanent solutions. Read more.
A section of Chennai's busy R K Mutt Road caved in due to a damaged sewer line, causing traffic chaos. Police cordoned off the area. Restoration work begins Thursday night. Read for details.
North Chennai residents face a severe drinking water crisis as the 100MLD Minjur desalination plant remains shut for over a year. Families rely on costly private supplies while Metrowater promises a partial restart by April-May.
Southern Railway begins using 6 million litres daily of recycled sewage water for coach cleaning & maintenance in Chennai, a major step for urban water sustainability. Read how it works.
Southern Railway will use treated sewage water for coach cleaning & maintenance in Chennai, sourcing 6 MLD from Langs Garden plant. A major step for water conservation.
Drinking water dispensing facilities at Chennai's busiest railway stations remain non-functional for months, leaving lakhs of daily commuters and staff in the lurch. Officials promise revival by Pongal.
MetroWater hikes pre-booked water tanker prices in Chennai by 16% to 46% from Dec 5. Residents and businesses face higher costs as tanker reliance grows. Details inside.