Repeated Flooding in Velachery Due to Lake Encroachment and Inadequate Drainage

Velachery in Chennai experiences severe flooding almost every monsoon season due to encroachment around the Velachery lake and insufficient storm water channel capacity in the area. Illegal structures built on the lake's flood plain have reduced its water-holding capacity, causing water to spill into residential streets with little warning. Removing encroachments, desilting the lake, and expanding storm water channel capacity are urgent priorities for Chennai Corporation.