Is sholinganallur a flood?
Is sholinganallur a flood?
Sholinganallur, an IT hub, has been notorious for flooding, as several high rise buildings have come up on wetlands. By expanding the water holding capacity of the existing water bodies, conditions have been created that may lead to less flooding in the days to come.
When did Chennai get flooded?
2015 South India floods
| Submerged bridges in Chennai | |
|---|---|
| Date | 8 November 2015 – 14 December 2015 |
| Location | South India (Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh) |
| Deaths | 500+ Tamil Nadu: 422 (official, likely more) Andhra Pradesh: 81 Puducherry: 3 |
Where are the worst places in Chennai to be affected by floods?
In the 2015 floods, one of the worst affected regions in Chennai was along the IT corridor. Built on low-lying areas of the Pallikaranai marshlands over the last 15 years, this area is destined to become a watery grave.
How many people are affected by coastal flooding in India?
36 million people in coastal India will be affected by coastal flooding and inundation as a result of sea level rise, even if moderate cuts in CO2 emissions are undertaken. Unlike floods due to rains, coastal flooding leaves long-lasting damage – permanent damage if the events happen annually.
How did the Pallikaranai IT corridor get flooded?
The IT Corridor used to be drained by the Buckingham Canal through the Kovalam Creek into the Bay of Bengal. In the era of climate change, everything reverses and the Bay enters through Kovalam Creek and the Buckingham Canal to flood the Pallikaranai.
What is the monsoon like in Chennai?
Many parts of India suffer flooding every year during the annual monsoon rains from June to September. The northeast monsoon has been particularly vigorous over southern India and more so in Tamil Nadu state, of which Chennai is the capital. Last month was the wettest November in a century in the city…
