Summary:
A clogged open stormwater drain along a five-decade-old cemetery on Chennai-Tiruvallur High (CTH) Road in Thirumullaivoyal puts motorists to a certain degree of discomfort. More importantly, the narrow drain is the key water channel to drain excess rainwater from Puzhal lake into Ambattur lake. Despite its significance, the old narrow stormwater drain has not been widened to carry more rainwater. In addition, the road witnesses heavy traffic congestion between Thirumullaivoyal and Ambatur, whenever sewage overflows on to the road,” says K.
Shanmugam, a resident of Thirumullaivoyal. “With sewage overflowing at a narrow bend, near a pedestrian-crossing, many motorists have skidded on the slippery stretch, despite driving slowly..