Chief Minister Vijay on Sunday inspected Chembarambakkam Lake, a key drinking water source for Chennai, as the northeast monsoon intensified across Tamil Nadu.
With rainfall picking up, water inflow into the lake has been increasing gradually. The reservoir has a total capacity of 3,646 million cubic feet.
Officials said the lake currently holds 1,488 million cubic feet of water. Inflow was reported at 150 cubic feet, while 208 cubic feet was being discharged.
During the visit, the Chief Minister reviewed the situation near the five-vent and 19-vent sluice areas. He sought details from officials on storage levels and the ongoing inflow.
