Tamil NaduMonday, 25 May 2026·The Hindu
Chennai corporation renovates 4 tanks for rainwater harvesting at ₹6.88 crore
The Greater Chennai Corporation is renovating four tanks at a cost of ₹6.88 crore to store monsoon rainwater and reduce flooding.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In May 2026, the Greater Chennai Corporation said it was renovating 4 tanks at a total cost of ₹6.88 crore to harvest monsoon rainwater and reduce flooding in Chennai.
Key specifics
- 4 tanks are being renovated under the Chennai Corporation plan.
- The total estimated cost is ₹6.88 crore.
- Work includes desilting, strengthening bunds, and building retaining walls.
- Specific sites mentioned are Aavin Kuttai in Madhavaram, Panda Kulam in Ward 25, Mangalapuram tank in Ambattur, and Vannankuttai in Perungudi.
- The project aims to store rainwater and improve groundwater recharge during the monsoon.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu local governance and environment, 4 tanks, ₹6.88 crore, Chennai, rainwater harvesting. TNPSC one-liner: match the tank names with the respective zones and the purpose of the project.