Chennai Water Crisis  

Chennai’s water supply from Jolarpettai will be doubled from July 21 after the railways is expected to put an additional rake (a formation of coupled coaches or cars) to the service

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi had earlier claimed that Chennai had become the first in the country to run dry four years after it witnessed floods due to copious rains
 

As Chennai is reeling under acute water crisis since weeks, Rajinikanth’s daughter Soundarya was trolled for sharing a pool picture with son

Water is an invaluable resource. As days wear on, it is becoming more and more scanty. So Capt S Raja Rao, former secretary, environment and minor irrigation has submitted a comprehensive paper, giving as many as 35 suggestions for water management

 

Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam and various others attended the foundation stone laying ceremony. This is the third such unit that would address the Chennai's drinking water supply needs.

Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, who is also in charge of the Public Works Department (PWD) announced that 95% of the construction of the fifth reservoir is complete and that it would bring respite to Chennai residents.
 

At a time when Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu are facing severe water crisis, Rajini Makkal Mandram have jumped in to serve the people and distribute free water. In the city’s Kodambakkam area, this people's forum initiated by actor Rajinikanth distributed free pots of water to people.

 
 

At a time when the world is gearing up to celebrate World Environment Day, citizens of Chennai and Bengaluru face the wrath of harming Mother Nature. Chennai residents have begun considering moving cities, in a bid to evade water crisis.