DESILT WATERBODIES TO BYPASS FLOOD WORRIES

THE deluge in Chennai city caused by either seasonal rain or cyclones such as Michaung of December, 2023, has created a serious impact on the life of common people.

The rain and inundation have left these people especially living in the low-lying areas homeless, hungry, and helpless. It has, further, led to heavy loss of material things and affected the very morale of the people.

The experiences have led to the realisation that certain action plans are to be charted and implemented on a war footing to avoid the routine disaster. Rainwater harvesting that was insisted upon years back still holds good and it is to be strengthened on an immediate basis. Not only does it replenish the groundwater but also prevents unnecessary flooding on the streets. At the same time, the drainage system in the city has to be maintained periodically and cleaned on a regular basis. Awareness among the people about the garbage disposal, particularly plastic materials, should be spread.

Breaching the code of conduct should be severely viewed and dealt with.