Chennai

Chennai Corp removes 7,715 MT of wastes, water hyacinth from city canals

The Greater Chennai Corporation has so far cleared around 7,715 MT of waste and water hyacinth from 30 waterways under its control in the city, as part of its mass cleaning drive ahead of the North-East monsoon season.

migrator

Chennai

The corporation desilted 48,80 km long waterways using amphibians and robotic excavators to remove the waste and water hyacinth. The desilting workers were taken up before the onset of the North-East Monsoon to ensure the free flow of water without any blocks or hindrance. An official release said that from June to till date, the corporation has removed 7,715 MT of waste and water hyacinth from the canals using two modern amphibians, three smaller amphibians and four robotic excavators. The waste was loaded in tipper lorries and taken to Kodungaiyur or Perungudi landfills, according to a statement from the Corporation.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

Cyclone Murasu: TN rushes 500 electricity dept personnel, equipment to AP to restore power

SC dismisses petition filed by former DMK minister Nehru in cash-for-job scam

DMK chief Stalin slams TVK govt over GST slump, loss of Rs 1,614 crore Korean investment to AP

CM Vijay inaugurates Rs 23 crore bus stand in Pudukottai

TASMAC retail outlets remain State-run as govt revises rules for private bars

SCROLL FOR NEXT