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OMJASVIN M D ByExpress News ServiceCHENNAI: Captain Cotton Canal, which is an important micro drainage systems in Vyasarpadi is filled with large amounts of garbage, locking smooth flow of grey water. The 3-km canal is a major flood barrier for Erukkancheri, Vyasarpadi and MKB Nagar, taking grey water to the Buckingham Canal near Korukkupet. Alongside the Cotton Canal, more than a hundred families live. We have also removed 24,732 cubic metres of silt from the Cotton Canal from an area of 89,270 sq km and work will continue,’’ said officials. The list includes Captain Cotton Canal..