Lake Restoration Needed in Tambaram to Reduce Flooding Risk

Several lakes in the Tambaram area of Chengalpattu district have been significantly degraded through siltation, encroachment, and pollution, reducing their capacity to absorb monsoon rainfall and leading to downstream flooding. Restoring these lakes through a "deflect, drain, desilt, deepen" approach as recommended by expert committees would significantly reduce flood risk in Tambaram town. Community participation in lake restoration and post-restoration maintenance is equally important.