Creation of an integrated drainage facility suggested

Authorities urged not to change alignment of proposed subway on Lawrence Road

CUDDALORE: The Federation of All Residents

July 9: The Centre had informed the Parliament that it is considering five river-linking projects for diversion of surplus flood water to water deficient areas.

Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, water resources minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said 30 river links were identified for inter-linking.

PWD Minister Durai Murugan inspects the progress of works

GOOD PROGRESS: PWD Minister Durai Murugan, second from right, inspecting the progress of the flood control project works near Musiri on Wednesday.

People in the remote areas of the south and south-eastern districts, inundated by tidal surges associated with cyclone Aila on May 25, are still facing acute crisis of drinking water, food and medicine amid an alarming spread of water borne diseases.

For years, the residents of the slums along Manila's Zapote River have cursed the water lilies that clog up the waterway and cause flooding. Now, thanks to a handicraft project, they can't get enough of them.

The lilies, which feed on the garbage that is dumped daily in the river, grow like weeds, blocking water flow and ultimately damaging homes on the river bank.

Narmada authorities flouted environmental safeguards further increase in Sardar Sarovar Dam

Measures will be taken before the monsoon sets in, says Commissioner

WHAT A MESS!: A storm water drain choked with garbage and plastics waste on Goods Shed Road in the city. The Corporation plans to desilt canals before the onset of monsoon.