Chennai, Nov 17 (IANS) With widespread rain returning to Tamil Nadu and catchment areas receiving substantial inflow over the past 48 hours, the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) on Monday commenced precautionary discharge of surplus water from three key reservoirs that supply drinking water to Chennai.

Officials said the release was initiated to ensure safe storage levels as rainfall is expected to continue over the next few days.

According to WRD authorities, a total of 5,400 cusecs of surplus water was released from the Poondi, Chembarambakkam, and Puzhal lakes. These reservoirs, which form the backbone of Chennai’s drinking water network, have been witnessing steady inflows following heavy showers triggered by a low-pressure system over the Southwest Bay of Bengal.

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