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Chennai, Oct 26 (IANS) Since last week, residents across Chennai have flooded social media with complaints about the poor condition of the state capital’s main roads and internal roads, which have been hit by the recent heavy rains.
Videos and pictures of dilapidated roads, traffic jams and waterlogged stretches have sparked public outrage and renewed demands for immediate civic intervention. Responding to the criticism, Mayor R. Priya announced that the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has identified potholes at around 2,000 locations across the city.
In a statement on Sunday, he directly blamed incessant rains for the collapse and assured that immediate steps were being taken to repair the damaged parts. “Due to heavy rains, many roads in the city have developed potholes. Funds have been allocated to fill them immediately and ward-wise repair work is already underway. Once these potholes are identified, they will be filled the same day,” the mayor said.
He said motor pumps have been installed in many flood-prone areas to quickly drain accumulated rain water and prevent further damage to the road.
It may be recalled that Mayor Priya along with HR&CE Minister and CMDA Chairman PK Shekharbabu had inspected the dredging work at Buckingham Canal in Royapuram zone on Saturday.
The minister directed officials to ensure free flow of rain water and immediate removal of waste from the canal to prevent floods.
The mayor said, “This area is located near the Buckingham Canal, where the Ottery drain joins. The town water of Ambattur, Kolathur and Thiru Vee flows into this canal. The dredging work is progressing well, and with the weather department predicting more rain, these measures are necessary to prevent floods.”
Civic officials said door-to-door inspections were also conducted in areas like Kalyanapuram and Kalyanapuram Pallam, where around 1,000 families were consulted to identify local issues and grievances.
A senior GCC official said that patchwork has already been completed at 168 locations, all complaints are being monitored and resolved.
Meanwhile, the Chennai Traffic Police has identified 115 serious pothole spots – including 38 on highways, 71 on bus route roads and 12 on internal roads – which are now being prioritized for repairs to ease traffic movement and ensure road safety.
–IANS
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