Greater than 160 flood-prone spots recognized in Vellore, its neighboring districts

As a part of northeast monsoon preparedness, the district administrations in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet and Tirupattur have recognized a complete of 163 flood-prone spots in these districts.

Of this, Tiruvannamalai has the best variety of low-lying areas (68), primarily in Cheyyar and Arani area, adopted by Ranipet (42), Vellore (26), and Tirupattur (27).

Residents in low-lying areas, together with river banks and canals, have been requested to maneuver to elevated areas and non permanent aid facilities that have been arrange by the respective district administrations.

“Vellore metropolis has 12 susceptible spots, largely within the Ariyur space close to Thorapadi lake. Every zone has at the very least 4 motor pumpsets to empty out stagnant water. In Zone 4 alone, 10 pump units are in place as it’s a low-lying space,” R. Lakshmanan, Commissioner, Vellore Company, informed. The Hindu,

Extra rainwater in Tiruvannamalai city can be discharged to the Vengaikaal irrigation tank, maintained by the Water Assets Division (WRD) close to the Collectorate. The tank at the moment has round 30% of its complete storage.

In Vellore, the Company has desilted its stormwater drain, which runs for round 220 km, protecting key areas akin to Katpadi, Sathuvachari close to Collectorate, Outdated City and Kaspa. The 9-km-long Nicholson canal within the city discharges extra rainwater from close by hills to Palar river.

steady rain

Key areas, together with Vellore, Arcot, Arakkonam, Walajah, Ambur, Vaniyambadi, Tiruvannamalai, Cheyyar, Jawadhu Hills and Vandavasi, have been witnessing steady rain.

Low-lying areas akin to Sampath Nagar and Kansalpet in Vellore have been inundated to a knee-deep stage because of steady rain. Waterbodies in these districts are filling up quick.

At the moment, 4,167 waterbodies, together with 1,119 Minor Irrigation which are maintained by the WRD, and ponds and lakes maintained by the District Rural Growth Company, are situated in these districts.

WRD officers mentioned main reservoirs in these districts have been reaching 50% of their complete capability. Alert had been issued to residents residing in villages alongside water channels, the place extra rainwater from these reservoirs are being launched.