In 5 districts like Chennai and Cuddalore, the WRD or water resources department has begun the work of clearing the waterways ahead of the onset of monsoon season.
The WRD officers have mentioned that in this year some vulnerable portions of the city`s waterways would be dredged to remove the waste that has been accumulated and mud from the deeper portions.
At its confluence point, Buckingham Canal would be dredged 300m with Otteri Mullah where slit accumulation was high This was as per WRD. By this, there would be free flow of water and inundation of nearby places would be prevented.