December 10, 2025 10:18 AM
Heavy rain pushes TN’s Puzhal reservoir to full capacity; high alert issued
Following intense rainfall across the catchment areas, the water level in key drinking water reservoirs around Chennai has risen sharply, prompting authorities to issue a precautionary alert to people living along vulnerable low-lying and coastal stretches. Among the major reservoirs, the Puzhal lake has now reached its full storage capacity for the second consecutive day, triggering the controlled discharge of surplus water. According to officials of the city’s water resources department, t...