CHENNAI: The city received light to moderate rain from Monday night under the impact of cyclonic storm ‘Montha’. While observatories at Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam recorded 47 mm and 35.2 mm respectively, parts of North Chennai received heavy spells with weather stations in Ennore recording 106.5 mm.
Residents complained of water stagnation in parts of the city on Tuesday, including Elanthanur area and Dwaraka Nagar in Manali, Sholinganallur Junction, Choolaimedu, Vandikaran Street, and Angalamman Koil 2nd Street in Manali, among others. Residents of Kannagi Nagar complained of leakages in their houses.
Speaking to TNIE, M Kamalakannan, a resident of Manali, said that while water stagnation in the area is not severe, it occurs mainly due to damaged or unpaved roads. “Here, many of the roads are often filled with potholes where rainwater stagnates, making vehicle movement difficult during rains. The GCC should prioritise repairs, especially in Dwaraka Nagar and Elanthanur areas of Manali New Town,” he said.
In view of the northeast monsoon, the GCC has deployed 1,496 motor pumps of various capacities.
On Tuesday alone, 22 tractor-mounted pumps and 19 diesel pumps with 100 HP capacity were operational in different parts of the city, a GCC release said.
In addition, seven super sucker vehicles have been stationed to clear silt and debris from stormwater drains to ensure smooth water flow. The Corporation has also kept 457 tree-cutting machines ready and has pruned branches from 66,117 trees since July 1.
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin conducted a surprise inspection at the Greater Chennai Corporation’s Integrated Command and Control Centre at Ripon Building around 1 am on Tuesday. He reviewed operations and the public complaints received through the 1913 helpline and social media.
Udhayanidhi verified whether complaints were properly recorded, tracked, and resolved.