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🌧️ Annual rainfall record broken

Bengaluru October 17, 2022

As of Saturday night, Bengaluru received 170.6 centimetres of rainfall this year. This is the highest amount of rainfall received by the city, ever since data records began.

🌱 Saplings along the Cooum stretch

Chennai October 14, 2022

Contracts for the saplings have been finalised as encroachments are being cleared along the stretch.

🏞️ Clearing invasive species from eco-sensitive areas

Chennai October 13, 2022

Civic agencies will begin removing invasive species from the banks of water bodies.

🧹 Mass cleanup drives ahead of the monsoon

Chennai October 11, 2022

The Corporation undertook a cleanup drive of lakes and canals to prevent flooding.

🌧️ Using motor pumps to remove water

Chennai October 7, 2022

As Chennai receives some rain, officials use motor pumps to drain water across the city.

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