Four new 640MLD desal & RO plants will end Chennaiâs water woes: Minister – India CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government will ensure Chennai city has a permanent water supply capacity of 870 million litres a day (MLD) in the next five years by constructing two more desalination plants of 150 MLD and 400 MLD at Nemmeli and Perur and two 45 MLD tertiary treatment reverse osmosis plants, municipal administration minister S P Velumani announced on Friday. Addressing the Times of India water conclave aimed at making Chennai water positive, the minister said 260 MLD of waste water would be [âŠ] Four new 640MLD desal & RO plants will end Chennaiâs water woes: Minister – IndiaHIWI042019-08-24T19:39:05+02:00
Niti working out proposal to set up desalination plants along coastline to tide over water crisis – India The Niti Aayog is working on a proposal to set up a string of floating desalination plants in marine waters along the countryâs over 7,500-km coastline, with a view to tide over the water crisis being faced in major urban centres of India. Recently, several parts of the country, especially Chennai, faced severe water crisis, owing to poor storage in various reservoirs following deficit rainfall. âThe Niti Aayog is working on linking desalination of sea waters with the Sagarmala project,â a [âŠ] Niti working out proposal to set up desalination plants along coastline to tide over water crisis – IndiaHIWI042019-08-22T00:28:46+02:00
Chennai records 56 per cent above normal rainfall, but little water in reservoirs – India Chennai has recorded 56 per cent above normal rainfall since June 1, with 247.5 millimetres rainfall from June 1 to July 27. Despite the good rains, Chennaiâs reservoirs â Poondi, Cholavaram, Redhills and Chembarakkam â have not seen any significant improvement in water levels. The combined storage at the four reservoirs stood at 16 Mcft against 1,734 Mcft last year. (LINK). Chennai records 56 per cent above normal rainfall, but little water in reservoirs – IndiaHIWI042019-07-29T15:04:13+02:00
Despite Rainfall, Chennai Reservoirs Still Remain Dry – India Despite good rains over the last 10 days, Chennaiâs reservoirs remain dry. As a result, the water levels in Poondi, Cholavaram, Redhills and Chembarakkam remain unchanged. On Thursday morning at 8.30, the Chennai airport observatory had received 29.4 mm rain over the past 24 hours, according to the IMDâs Chennai office. Nungambakkam station got 26.4 mm over the same period. In the week ending July 24, too, Chennai had received âlarge excessâ rainfall. Good amounts of rainfall on Monday and [âŠ] Despite Rainfall, Chennai Reservoirs Still Remain Dry – IndiaHIWI042019-07-27T17:49:10+02:00
Serving and retired police officials protest for water in Chennai – India The ongoing water crisis in Tamil Nadu continues to bring residents to the streets in protest. The latest are serving and retired police personnel, who alleged that Metro Water was not periodically servicing their official quarters near Melakottaiyur, a Chennai suburb. Flash protests broke out on Kelambakkam road on Wednesday, as 300 residents brought traffic to a standstill on the stretch. (LINK). Serving and retired police officials protest for water in Chennai – IndiaHIWI042019-07-19T10:46:36+02:00
To Overcome Water Crisis, India Plans To Build Desalination Plants Along Its 7,800-km Coastline – India Chennai is facing the worst water crisis in the countryâs history. Reports have shown that other cities like Delhi and Bangalore will soon follow suit next year. In the near future, 40% of the country is looking at water scarcity. Ministers are starting to wake up to the problem. Arvind Kejriwal announced rainwater harvesting processes that will be carried out in Delhi. Finance Minister Nirmala Seetharaman also announced governmentâs plan to provide potable water to each rural household by 2024. And [âŠ] To Overcome Water Crisis, India Plans To Build Desalination Plants Along Its 7,800-km Coastline – IndiaHIWI042019-07-12T09:58:10+02:00
Tamil Nadu plans new desalination plant for thermal units in north Chennai B Sivakumar – India A new desalination plant will come up in north Chennai to cater exclusively to thermal units of Tangedco. State power minister P Thangamani announced this in the assembly on Thursday while replying to the debate on demands for grants for the electricity department. Chennai already has two desalination plants at Minjur and Nemili, each with a capacity of 100 million litres per day (MLD). Another plant with 150 MLD capacity will come up at Nemili. The one planned in North Chennai is the fourth desalination plant [âŠ] Tamil Nadu plans new desalination plant for thermal units in north Chennai B Sivakumar – IndiaHIWI042019-07-05T11:32:44+02:00
Desalination plant to come up at Tamil Nadu’s Marakkanam – India Law minister C Ve Shanmugam on Sunday said the government was planning to set up a desalination plant in Marakkanam to supply drinking water to Villupuram. He said CM Edappadi K Palaniswami will soon make an announcement in this regard. At a function to hand over job orders on compassionate grounds, to relatives of police personnel and government employees who died while in service, the minister criticised DMK chief MK Stalin for âfalse promisesâ. âStalin had promised to waive gold loans during [âŠ] Desalination plant to come up at Tamil Nadu’s Marakkanam – IndiaHIWI042019-07-01T13:37:43+02:00
Foundation stone for 3rd desal plant at Nemmeli laid, to be ready by 2021 – India To mark the beginning of construction of the new 150 MLD desalination plant, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami laid the foundation stone at Nemmeli on Thursday. While the Rs 1,259 crore worth project is funded partly by German funding agency KfW, a part is covered under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme. The state government has taken Rs 700 crore on loan from KfW and the rest from the Central government. (LINK). Foundation stone for 3rd desal plant at Nemmeli laid, to be ready by 2021 – IndiaHIWI042019-06-28T11:45:13+02:00
Chennaiâs 3rd desalination plant to be launched next week – Chennai In about two years, Chennai will get water from its third desalination plant. The project, that will supply 150 million litres a day, is likely to be launched in Nemmeli on Thursday, Metrowater officials said. The plant will cater to residents of several areas, including Velachery, Palavakkam and Perungudi. In addition to this, for establishing the fourth desalination plant in Perur, that will supply 400 mld to the city, Metrowater has set the ball rolling after a lot of delay. Chennaiâs 3rd desalination plant to be launched next week – ChennaiHIWI042019-06-23T12:03:42+02:00