Chennai, 16 Oct 2026: Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay today inspected the precautionary measures being undertaken in Peram bur constituency in Chennai ahead of the northeast monsoon and directed officials to expedite desilting work in the Buckingham Canal.
Earlier in the day, Vijay and Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong jointly inaugurated a 46-MW data centre established by Singapore-based Capita Land in A mbattur.
Following the inauguration, the Chief Minister inspected rainwater drainage and flood-prevention works in the Mullai Nagar canal area of Perambur consti tuency.
He subsequently visited the Bucking ham Canal near Basin Bridge to review the ongoing desilting operations. He also inspected the removal of water hyacinth and accumu lated silt at the point where the Otteri Nullah joins the Buckingham Canal.
During the inspec tion, Vijay reviewed the progress of the works with senior officials, including Additional Chief Secretary to the Water Supply Department Gagandeep Singh Bedi, Chennai Metro politan Water Supply and Sewerage Board Managing Director T. Anand, Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner Samee ran and senior officials of the Municipal Administration Depart ment.
The Chief Minister instructed officials to complete desilting and drainage works at the earliest to prevent waterlogging in low-lying areas. He also stressed the need for adequate precau tionary measures to ensure that residents do not face difficulties during the monsoon.