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Varadharajapuram, a suburb in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, is showing signs of recovery from past flood damage. After being significantly impacted by the 2015 floods, recent “cut-and-cover” projects have successfully diverted floodwaters, bringing hope to residents. The improvements in flood mitigation are expected to spur housing development on vacant plots. Residents are also requesting the government to widen the ORR bridge across the Adyar river, construct a park and community hall, ensure the designated strip of land along the ORR is used for a railway line, and build a sewage treatment plant to protect the Adyar river from pollution.

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Varadharajapuram Sees Hopeful Turn as Flood Mitigation Efforts Prove Successful

CHENNAI – December 9, 2025 – Residents of Varadharajapuram, a residential suburb in Kancheepuram district, are expressing renewed optimism following successful implementation of flood mitigation projects. The area, significantly affected by the devastating 2015 floods, witnessed a visit from a Central team to assess flood damage. This monsoon season, “cut-and-cover” projects undertaken by the State government have effectively diverted floodwaters to water bodies like Sembarambakkam lake.

The improvements have sparked hope that the area can overcome its flood risk, potentially unlocking significant housing development on vacant plots. Varadharajapuram, which was a prominent residential neighbourhood developed in the 1970s, consists of over 70 different layouts, including Royappa Nagar. The president of the Federation of Varadharajapuram Residents’ Welfare Associations, V. Rajasekaran, highlighted the improved connectivity thanks to the Outer Ring Road, which has catalyzed urban development.

While acknowledging the positive impact of the recent projects, residents are also urging the government to address further concerns, including widening the ORR bridge across the Adyar River, strengthening the river bund, and constructing a community hall and park. They also voiced concerns about potential misuse of land designated for a railway line along the ORR, and are requesting the development of a sewage treatment plant to prevent pollution of the Adyar River.
Panchayat President M. Selvamani echoed the residents’ demands, emphasizing the importance of shutters to prevent flooding when the Adyar river rises during the monsoon. With these developments and further government intervention, Varadharajapuram hopes to become a thriving residential hub once again.

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