Chennai: Nearly a third of the city will face reduced piped water supply for four days from Nov 11, as Metrowater will temporarily shut down the Vadakuthu water treatment plant to relocate the main pipeline that carries water from Veeranam Lake to the city.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is relaying the main pipeline as part of road widening near Maruvai village in Cuddalore district. Metrowater has asked residents to store water in advance and make alternative arrangements. Tanker trucks can also be booked.
Residents will receive reduced supply from 6am on Nov 11 to 6am on Nov 15. 143 to 155 in Valasaravakkam, 156 to 167 in Alandur and 168 to 180 in Adyar), only wards 122 to 126 will be affected in Teynampet While four of the five zones will be affected entirely (all wards from 127 to 142 in Kodambakkam. On Saturday, Metrowater supplied 15.99 million litres through tanker trucks to the city and 11.13 million litres to the added areas, taking the total tanker supply to 27.12 million litres. (Residents can book tankers through the board’s Dial for Water service by registering on its website, cmwssb.tn.gov.in.) You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai Stay updated with the latest Chennai news.
The work will affect supply in five zones: Teynampet, Kodambakkam, Valasaravakkam, Alandur and Adyar. Download the TOI App.