Why Chennai witness floods and droughts?

Chennai floods and drought

Source: Janagarajan & Raj

The Tamil Nadu capital Chennai came to a standstill these days with many areas flooded after the city was battered by heavy rainfall; however, the same Chennai witnessed drought and water shortages last year. This raises a question over the city's water management. Professor S.Janagarajan, a leading expert in water management in Tamil Nadu, explains the issues behind floods and droughts the city often faces. Produced by RaySel.


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