Chennai: With the Northeast Monsoon intensifying over Tamil Nadu, Chennai’s primary water reservoirs are witnessing a significant surge in inflow, prompting authorities to take preemptive measures. The Chembarambakkam Lake, a major water source for the city, is rapidly approaching its full capacity of 24 feet, leading the water board to increase surplus water discharge to 500 cubic feet per second (cusecs) as a precautionary step.

The lake’s water level stood at 20.84 feet as of 8 AM today, leaving just over 3 feet to reach its maximum level. The current inflow has surged to 2,170 cusecs, a substantial increase from yesterday’s 1,800 cusecs, indicating the lake could fill completely in the coming days. This has triggered flood warnings for low-lying areas along the Adyar River.

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