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Chennai Floods Impact Survey Reveals Extent of Damage. By Concerned Citizens. 16 January, 2016 Countercurrents.org. From November 9-December 1, 2015, Chennai city and its outlying areas, which are.
Chennai is a victim of man-made disaster. Its soil and rock types suggest that the city is historically a flood plain, says Chennai-based research Institute, Care Earth. The city is dotted with wetlands and natural channels where excess water from the city that is essentially a very flat area can be drained off.
Unless these two crucial systems are maintained at optimal conditions, the dream of a flood-free Chennai can never be realised. Topics. Technology. Lakes, Ponds and Wetlands. Ecology and Environment. Biodiversity. Common Property Resources. Governance. Sustainability. Urban Water. Sub-Categories. News and Articles. Regions. Political. Tamil Nadu. Chennai District. Chennai. All Articles.
In flood-hit Chennai, cop snatches away relief material from old woman- Watch. At a time when Chennai is dealing with aftermath of floods, a video has come to light showing a policeman snatching relief material from an elderly woman. Dec 16, 2015, 19:18 PM IST.
Tropical Storm Bertha Could Cause Dangerous Flooding in the South. Bertha was named a tropical storm less than two hours before it made landfall near Charleston, S.C., on Wednesday.
Chennai: The city on the coastline of the Bay of Bengal woke up to a clear sky on 17 November after a week of incessant downpour that threw life out of gear.The disruption of normal life in Tamil.
Planning for a flood will also help prepare you for many other types of emergencies. After reading this guide, keep it in a handy spot, such as in your emergency kit. Step 1: Know the risks and get prepared. To get prepared for a flood, you should know the risks specific to your community and your region to help you better prepare. To find out.