There is a “social media forward” that goes like this: “The story of a mega city is this. January to October: water scarcity; November and December: water scares the city.” It explains how Chennai and the monsoon are. The biggest problem facing most residents is water logging (Tamil Nadu, pages 1-4, November 8). An important cause of floods is poor maintenance of roads. Garbage and plastic waste collection as well. which clogs water drains and channels. Chennai Corporation should address these priority areas. Services of ex-servicemen and NGOs can be taken. Experts to watch the situation in the city before the rains There should be a panel of
Chennai
While the state administration led by Chief Minister MK Stalin has initiated timely relief measures, the importance of long-term solutions aimed at building a climate/disaster-resilient infrastructure cannot be overlooked. There is no delay in adopting a policy of zero tolerance towards encroachment of wetlands and indiscriminate dumping in drains of the city.
Sholavandan, Tamil Nadu
Such a big city is suffering after heavy rains. I had a good chance of living in Chennai for 12 years, and floods are nothing new at this time of year. When it rains, there is a feeling of helplessness.
For a coastal city with wetlands and marshes, it is necessary to focus on rapidly increasing real estate activities and encroachments. The world is facing climate change and the administrators of Chennai must realize that the time has come to take concrete and practical steps to alleviate the suffering of the people.
The sewerage lines and waterways built in North Chennai during the British Raj are great examples of visionary steps before the authorities today.
Payyanur, Kannur, Kerala
One wonders why various governments in Tamil Nadu have not been able to solve the problem of floods and rain water drainage. Crores of rupees are being said to be spent on the construction of drains, but the problem has never been solved. Do we not have skilled engineers and experts who can offer a permanent solution to the formidable problem of floods in almost the entire city during the rainy season?
Chennai
The stringent provisions of UAPA result in prolonged violation of fundamental rights of many “accused” (Editorial page, November 8).
But it should also be added that it will not be an exaggeration to say that law and order agencies and sometimes the government fail to understand the law. The political class, irrespective of ideology, needs to wake up to the specifics of the UAPA provisions, in the absence of which social and student activists, political rivals and journalists and poets and priests who do not conform to the views of the ruling class will continue. Be on the receiving end.
Kandasankadavu, Kerala
The bowling coach’s argument is nothing short of an excuse (Sports page, November 8). The IPL was the most ideal platform for preparation just before the World Cup. Except for Pakistan, members of other teams have participated in the IPL and have not received any complaints. One mistake R Ashwin was not playing from the beginning. Overall there were mistakes on and off the field.
Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
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