Chennai Poll Canvas: Velachery | Development vs recurring flood woes

Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.

In this episode, we focus on Velachery, a rapidly urbanised constituency that continues to grapple with flooding and infrastructure challenges. Residents are demanding urgent desilting of the Velachery lake, pointing out that shrinking water bodies, encroachments, and inadequate drainage systems have worsened flooding over the years. The area, being low-lying, naturally collects rainwater, making proper lake maintenance and stormwater management critical. While infrastructure projects and urban expansion have transformed the locality, recurring waterlogging, traffic congestion, and gaps in civic planning remain key concerns. As Velachery heads into the 2026 elections, the focus is clear — sustainable urban planning and long-term solutions to flooding.
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Hosts: Ramya Kannan, Aishwaryaa R
Field Report: Srikanth R
Camera: Johan Sathya Das Jai, Velankanni Raj B, Srinath M
Editing: Kalainga Lenka Kumar, Suresh Kumar K, Bharani Kumar KM, Sabarigirishwar S
Voiceover: Sunitha S, Chinna Thambi(AI)
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